Live Is Life
Die Spätzünder
“Never to old for Rock'n'Roll”
Synopsis
A greater-Vienna seniors' home is run like a prison by the stuck-up female executive and staff. Hippie-type rebel Rochus 'Rocco' Siwak incurs a community service to be spent there as orderly. Sympathizing with seniors who still aspire to some dignity and self-realization, he helps them get around the rules, such as smuggling in contraband, and ends up inspiring them to form a rock band and enter a free podium competition. But it doesn't square with his own last shot as band guitarist.—KGF Vissers
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Top Cast
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Jan Josef Liefers
Rochus 'Rocco' Siwak
Ursula Strauss
Marina
Bibiana Zeller
Sissi Hopf
Joachim Fuchsberger
Degenhard Schagowetz
Hans-Michael Rehberg
Mr. Klüger
Libgart Schwarz
Josefine Stolz
Petra Morzé
Mrs. Glück
Michael Schönborn
Viktor Hopf
Manuel Rubey
Kuno
Trude Ackermann
Mrs. Wachter
Uli Brée
Katoch
Gisela Salcher
Petra
Gerhard Liebmann
Theo
Doris Golpashin
TV Newscaster
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Murnberger
- Screenplay & Story
- Uli Brée
- Original Title
- Die Spätzünder
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Dor Film, ORF, ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Murnberger
Uli Brée
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Murnberger
Director
Uli Brée
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Live Is Life
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What is Live Is Life about?
A greater-Vienna seniors' home is run like a prison by the stuck-up female executive and staff. Hippie-type rebel Rochus 'Rocco' Siwak incurs a community service to be spent there as orderly. Sympathizing with seniors who still aspire to some dignity and self-realization, he helps them get around the rules, such as smuggling in contraband, and ends up inspiring them to form a rock band and enter a free podium competition. But it doesn't square with his own last shot as band guitarist.—KGF Vissers
Who directed Live Is Life?
Live Is Life was directed by Wolfgang Murnberger.
Who stars in Live Is Life?
The principal cast of Live Is Life includes Jan Josef Liefers, Ursula Strauss, Bibiana Zeller, Joachim Fuchsberger, Hans-Michael Rehberg.
When was Live Is Life released and how long is it?
Live Is Life was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Live Is Life?
Live Is Life holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).