Der Bockerer
Synopsis
Karl Bockerer is a Viennese original. He survives the ‘great times’ – to his own dismay his birthday is on the same day as the one of the “Führer” – by pretending to be more stupid than he really is, and uncovers, over and over again, the hypocrisy and the uptightness of the epic nonsense in his milieu by means of real and phony naivety. Where Schweijk made a mockery of the ruling system by being a presumptive follower, the Viennese butcher strives against the tide. And he is not alone, has family and friends. His personal braveness protects him neither from the rebellion in his own house, nor from the horrors of total war…
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Fritz Muliar
Karl Bockerer
Marianne Gerzner
Sabine, seine Frau
Heinz Trixner
Hans, beider Sohn
Hans Olden
Hatzinger, pensionierter Postoffizial
Carl Merz
Dr. Rosenblatt, Rechtsanwalt
Franz Böheim
Rayoninspektor Guritsch
Johann Sklenka
Hermann, Eisenbahner
Paula Nefzger
Frau vom Hermann
Walter Kohut
Ferdinand Gstettner, SS-Mann
Walter Schirlitz
Dr. von Lamm
Herta Martin
Mizzi Haberl
Walter Varndal
Dr. Galleitner, Philosoph
Günther Haenel
Knabe, Uhrmacher
Heinrich Trimbur
Alois Selchgruber
Mario Kranz
Wastl, Weinwirt
Peter Gerhard
Erster Berliner Parteigenosse
Curt Eilers
Zweiter Berliner Parteigenosse
Michael Tellering
Dritter Berliner Parteigenosse
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Kehlmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Preses, Ulrich Becher
- Original Score
- Gerhard Bronner
- Original Title
- Der Bockerer
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Production Studios
- ORF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Kehlmann
Peter Preses, Ulrich Becher
Gerhard Bronner
Walter Sihorsch
Erich Neuberg
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Kehlmann
Director
Peter Preses
Writer
Erich Neuberg
Producer
Walter Sihorsch
Editor
Walter Dörfler
Production Design
Ulrich Becher
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Bockerer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Der Bockerer about?
Karl Bockerer is a Viennese original. He survives the ‘great times’ – to his own dismay his birthday is on the same day as the one of the “Führer” – by pretending to be more stupid than he really is, and uncovers, over and over again, the hypocrisy and the uptightness of the epic nonsense in his milieu by means of real and phony naivety. Where Schweijk made a mockery of the ruling system by being a presumptive follower, the Viennese butcher strives against the tide. And he is not alone, has family and friends. His personal braveness protects him neither from the rebellion in his own house, nor from the horrors of total war…
Who directed Der Bockerer?
Der Bockerer was directed by Michael Kehlmann.
Who stars in Der Bockerer?
The principal cast of Der Bockerer includes Fritz Muliar, Marianne Gerzner, Heinz Trixner, Hans Olden, Carl Merz.
When was Der Bockerer released and how long is it?
Der Bockerer was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Der Bockerer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Bockerer was composed by Gerhard Bronner.