If the Father and the Son movie poster

If the Father and the Son

August 1, 1955 1h 35m 6.2/10 (16 votes)

Originally released in 1955. If the Father and the Son is a comedy/drama film. directed by Hans Quest.

Starring Heinz Rühmann, Oliver Grimm, and Waltraut Haas

Synopsis

After Clown Teddy lost his son, he lost his gift for laughter. He opened a joke shop and lives above the shop. His landlady has had a foster son since birth, and Teddy decides to raise the child, who always believed that Teddy was his father. When the mother suddenly appears five years later and wants her son, Teddy decides to run away with the child and goes back onstage with his son. Will the family catch up with them, or will the mother never get her son back?

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 1, 1955 70 years ago
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Runtime 1h 35m 95 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (16 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
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Production Companies

  • Berolina-Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is If the Father and the Son about?

After Clown Teddy lost his son, he lost his gift for laughter. He opened a joke shop and lives above the shop. His landlady has had a foster son since birth, and Teddy decides to raise the child, w...

Who directed If the Father and the Son?

If the Father and the Son was directed by Hans Quest.

How long is If the Father and the Son?

If the Father and the Son has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

When was If the Father and the Son released?

If the Father and the Son was released on August 1, 1955 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in If the Father and the Son?

The main cast of If the Father and the Son includes Heinz Rühmann, Oliver Grimm, Waltraut Haas, Robert Freitag, Pero Alexander.