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Mein Freund, der Dieb

November 8, 1951 1h 29m

Originally released in 1951. Mein Freund, der Dieb is a comedy film. directed by Helmut Weiss. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Hans Söhnker, Vera Molnar, and Hardy Krüger

Synopsis

Germany in the post-war period. Due to the circumstances of the time and his lack of prospects, the young Bimbo has become a hoodlum who keeps his head above water with petty crime. One night he robs the writer Percy, but is picked up by the police shortly afterwards in a drunken state. As he has Percy's wallet with him, the police think he is the robber and take him to his address. Percy can hardly believe his eyes when he sees the robber again. But instead of handing him over to the police, he takes Bimbo under his wing and tries to make a better person out of him - not an easy task.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 8, 1951 74 years ago
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Runtime 1h 29m 89 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

  • Orlando-Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mein Freund, der Dieb about?

Germany in the post-war period. Due to the circumstances of the time and his lack of prospects, the young Bimbo has become a hoodlum who keeps his head above water with petty crime. One night he ro...

Who directed Mein Freund, der Dieb?

Mein Freund, der Dieb was directed by Helmut Weiss.

How long is Mein Freund, der Dieb?

Mein Freund, der Dieb has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).

When was Mein Freund, der Dieb released?

Mein Freund, der Dieb was released on November 8, 1951 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Mein Freund, der Dieb?

The main cast of Mein Freund, der Dieb includes Hans Söhnker, Vera Molnar, Hardy Krüger, Marianne Koch, Käthe Haack.