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Ein fröhliches Dasein

October 19, 1974 1h 30m

Originally released in 1974. Ein fröhliches Dasein is a feature film. directed by Wolfgang Staudte.

Starring Robert Wolfgang Schnell, Lotti Krekel, and Ian MacNaughton

Synopsis

Grete, the daughter of the widowed Cologne dog tax inspector Joseph Völz, once married a British occupying soldier and followed him to the Scottish provinces. When she now visits her father, he soon realizes that her marriage has gone awry. He tries to resolve the crisis by taking a trip to Scotland, but his insensitive nature causes even more damage, even though he gets on well with his son-in-law - who ensures that the whisky is properly taxed at the local factory.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 19, 1974 51 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Berliner Spiele
  • Berliner Union Film
  • Deutsche Buchgemeinschaft
  • ZDF

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ein fröhliches Dasein about?

Grete, the daughter of the widowed Cologne dog tax inspector Joseph Völz, once married a British occupying soldier and followed him to the Scottish provinces. When she now visits her father, he so...

Who directed Ein fröhliches Dasein?

Ein fröhliches Dasein was directed by Wolfgang Staudte.

How long is Ein fröhliches Dasein?

Ein fröhliches Dasein has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was Ein fröhliches Dasein released?

Ein fröhliches Dasein was released on October 19, 1974 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Ein fröhliches Dasein?

The main cast of Ein fröhliches Dasein includes Robert Wolfgang Schnell, Lotti Krekel, Ian MacNaughton.