Der schwarze Hecht
Originally released in 1981. Der schwarze Hecht is a comedy/music film. directed by Jürg Amstein. With a runtime of 2h 14m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ruedi Walter, Margrit Rainer, and Inigo Gallo
Synopsis
It's director Oberholzer's sixtieth birthday. His wife and daughter Anna receive the guests who are invited to the feast, with a dish of pike as the main course. But suddenly, the celebration turns sour at the appearance of an unexpected guest - namely Oberholzer's brother Alois, the black sheep of the family, who disappeared years ago. As it turns out, Alois has since changed his name to "Obolski" and become ringmaster of a major circus. Him and his wife Iduna quickly threaten the morals and standards of the bourgeois party, and they proceed to turn the boring proceedings into a turbulent circus show. Fortunately, after much confusion, the story ends happily - altough the pike has burned black in the oven!
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1981
45 years ago
Runtime
2h 14m
134 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Switzerland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Praesens-Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Der schwarze Hecht about?
It's director Oberholzer's sixtieth birthday. His wife and daughter Anna receive the guests who are invited to the feast, with a dish of pike as the main course. But suddenly, the celebration turn...
Who directed Der schwarze Hecht?
Der schwarze Hecht was directed by Jürg Amstein.
How long is Der schwarze Hecht?
Der schwarze Hecht has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
When was Der schwarze Hecht released?
Der schwarze Hecht was released on January 1, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Der schwarze Hecht?
The main cast of Der schwarze Hecht includes Ruedi Walter, Margrit Rainer, Inigo Gallo, Jörg Schneider, Ines Torelli.