Famous Five
Fünf Freunde
Synopsis
The film recounts the adventures of Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on their first holiday together at the seaside. In an old smugglers' cave, the children happen to overhear a radio message that refers to the abduction of George’s father Quentin. The professor has set up a laboratory on Kirrin Island where he’s doing research on a new energy generation method. Someone has obviously taken great interest in the valuable research results. But neither the police nor George’s mother Fanny believe the children. They are now on their own and discover a conspiracy that almost takes their breath away.
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FAMOUS FIVE Trailer | TIFF Kids 2012: Public Programme
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Marzuk
- Screenplay & Story
- Peer Klehmet, Sebastian Wehlings, Enid Blyton, Tobias Kuhn
- Original Score
- Wolfram de Marco
- Original Title
- Fünf Freunde
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.9M
- Production Studios
- SamFilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Marzuk
Peer Klehmet, Sebastian Wehlings, Enid Blyton, Tobias Kuhn
Wolfram de Marco
Bernhard Jasper
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Marzuk
Director
Peer Klehmet
Writer
Sebastian Wehlings
Writer
Torsten Jerabek
Stunt Coordinator
Marc Sieger
Stunt Coordinator
Roland Leyer
Stunt Coordinator
Thomas Bloem
Stunt Coordinator
Bernhard Jasper
Director of Photography
Wolfram de Marco
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Famous Five
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What is Famous Five about?
The film recounts the adventures of Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on their first holiday together at the seaside. In an old smugglers' cave, the children happen to overhear a radio message that refers to the abduction of George’s father Quentin. The professor has set up a laboratory on Kirrin Island where he’s doing research on a new energy generation method. Someone has obviously taken great interest in the valuable research results. But neither the police nor George’s mother Fanny believe the children. They are now on their own and discover a conspiracy that almost takes their breath away.
Who directed Famous Five?
Famous Five was directed by Mike Marzuk.
Who stars in Famous Five?
The principal cast of Famous Five includes Valeria Eisenbart, Neele-Marie Nickel, Anja Kling, Quirin Oettl, Justus Schlingensiepen.
When was Famous Five released and how long is it?
Famous Five was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
How much did Famous Five make at the box office?
Famous Five grossed $7.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Famous Five?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Famous Five was composed by Wolfram de Marco.
Is Famous Five based on a book or true story?
Famous Five is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Enid Blyton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Famous Five?
Famous Five holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).