Emil and the Detectives
Originally released in 2001. Emil and the Detectives is a comedy/family film. directed by Franziska Buch.
Starring Tobias Retzlaff, Anja Sommavilla, and Jürgen Vogel
Synopsis
The twelve-year-old Emil and his father are haunted by bad luck. To take a break from a series of family disasters, Emil is allowed to spend a few days with a friend of the family, the female priest Hummel in Berlin. In the train he runs across the slick Max Grundeis who anaesthetizes Emil and steals his savings of 1500 DM. When he finally arrives in Berlin, Emil and a gang of street kids, led by the cheeky girl Pony Hütchen, try to find the gangster, who haunts the posh Hotel Adlon as a hotel thief. Meanwhile, to prevent anyone from finding out about Emil's mishap, Gypsi, a member of the gang of kids, passes himself off as Emil, thus wreaking havoc on the home of the priest.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 22, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (38 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- ZDF
- Bavaria Filmverleih- und Produktions GmbH
- Lunaris Film
- Odeon Film AG
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emil and the Detectives about?
The twelve-year-old Emil and his father are haunted by bad luck. To take a break from a series of family disasters, Emil is allowed to spend a few days with a friend of the family, the female pries...
Who directed Emil and the Detectives?
Emil and the Detectives was directed by Franziska Buch.
How long is Emil and the Detectives?
Emil and the Detectives has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Emil and the Detectives released?
Emil and the Detectives was released on February 22, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Emil and the Detectives?
The main cast of Emil and the Detectives includes Tobias Retzlaff, Anja Sommavilla, Jürgen Vogel, Maria Schrader, Kai Wiesinger.