Men Without Beard
Originally released in 1971. Men Without Beard is a drama/comedy film. directed by Rainer Simon. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hermann Beyer, Manfred Böhm, and Käthe Reichel
Synopsis
In his daydreams, 15-year old Otto is a real hero who masters dangerous situations by the dozen. But in reality, the rather imaginative ninth grader has trouble moving up to the next grade. Fortunately, his teacher Nickel notices that Otto does not lack intelligence, but the ability to use his imagination for the requirements of everyday school life. Together with school director Menschke, Nickel tries to change Otto’s attitude. Although this is easier said than done, Otto eventually realizes that he has to try to build his cloud-castles only after school has ended. And his teacher is going to support him in his attempts.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Men Without Beard about?
In his daydreams, 15-year old Otto is a real hero who masters dangerous situations by the dozen. But in reality, the rather imaginative ninth grader has trouble moving up to the next grade. Fortuna...
Who directed Men Without Beard?
Men Without Beard was directed by Rainer Simon.
How long is Men Without Beard?
Men Without Beard has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Men Without Beard released?
Men Without Beard was released on May 20, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Men Without Beard?
The main cast of Men Without Beard includes Hermann Beyer, Manfred Böhm, Käthe Reichel, Rolf Hoppe, Dieter Franke.