Der Weihnachtsmann heißt Willi
Originally released in 1969. Der Weihnachtsmann heißt Willi is a comedy/family film. directed by Ingrid Reschke. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Karsten Lekve, Ronald Jacob, and Steffi Sluka
Synopsis
Five-year-old Peter and his older brother Hans drop the Christmas present for their parents in the middle of the road and it gets flattened by a car. Deeply distressed, they go to a Christmas fair and buy a lottery ticket with their remaining money. To their delight, they win a washing machine! Peter is especially excited when Santa Claus shows up and promises to transport the machine for him, but the old man instead vanishes with the boys' gift. Hans is convinced that Peter has been conned and chases after the fleeing Santa. But Peter simply cannot believe that Santa Claus could be anything other than kind and helpful.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 30, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Der Weihnachtsmann heißt Willi about?
Five-year-old Peter and his older brother Hans drop the Christmas present for their parents in the middle of the road and it gets flattened by a car. Deeply distressed, they go to a Christmas fair ...
Who directed Der Weihnachtsmann heißt Willi?
Der Weihnachtsmann heißt Willi was directed by Ingrid Reschke.
How long is Der Weihnachtsmann heißt Willi?
Der Weihnachtsmann heißt Willi has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was Der Weihnachtsmann heißt Willi released?
Der Weihnachtsmann heißt Willi was released on November 30, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Der Weihnachtsmann heißt Willi?
The main cast of Der Weihnachtsmann heißt Willi includes Karsten Lekve, Ronald Jacob, Steffi Sluka, Rolf Herricht, Jiří Vršťala.