Der eiserne Gustav
Series Overview
The stern and reserved Gustav Hartmann, known as "Iron Gustav", is the last Berlin cab driver. At the end of the 1920s, his time is over as horse-drawn cabs are replaced by automobile cabs. He is threatened with impoverishment. His family wants to have him incapacitated. So he sets off on one last great journey that takes him from Berlin to Paris and back. A reporter with a nose for a big story accompanies him, Gustav becomes famous, returns to Berlin in triumph and, having become a gentle and approachable person, reconciles with his family.
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1 Season • 7 Episodes
1979 – 1979
Premiered: Mon, Aug 27, 1979
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 7: “Episode 7”
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Staudte
Hans Fallada, Herbert Asmodi
Friedrich Scholz
Immo Rentz
Hella Stypa
Michael Füting, Hans Hirschmann, Gunther Malzacher, Friedrich Mertel
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Staudte
Director
Herbert Asmodi
Writer
Michael Füting
Producer
Hans Hirschmann
Producer
Gunther Malzacher
Producer
Friedrich Mertel
Producer
Friedrich Scholz
Original Music Composer
Immo Rentz
Director of Photography
Hella Stypa
Editor
Karl Schneider
Production Design
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What is Der eiserne Gustav about?
The stern and reserved Gustav Hartmann, known as "Iron Gustav", is the last Berlin cab driver. At the end of the 1920s, his time is over as horse-drawn cabs are replaced by automobile cabs. He is threatened with impoverishment. His family wants to have him incapacitated. So he sets off on one last great journey that takes him from Berlin to Paris and back. A reporter with a nose for a big story accompanies him, Gustav becomes famous, returns to Berlin in triumph and, having become a gentle and approachable person, reconciles with his family.
How many seasons does Der eiserne Gustav have?
Der eiserne Gustav comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Der eiserne Gustav?
Key cast members in Der eiserne Gustav include Gustav Knuth, Eva Brumby, Dagmar Biener, Peter Eschberg, Gabriele Schramm.
Who created or directed Der eiserne Gustav?
Der eiserne Gustav was developed and directed by Wolfgang Staudte.