Mein Freund, der Dieb
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
Director
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.