Der Tiefstapler

1978Movie1 h 28 min

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Summary

The German ambassador to a small republic is expecting the visit of his Minister of Development. When the visit is called off, the Ambassador persuades two tourists to take over the role of Ambassador.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for scares, warmth or adrenaline.

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Facts

May 11, 1978 · 1 h 28 min · Strong Language

Released
May 11, 1978
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Content
Strong Language
Original language
German
Made in
Germany

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Der Tiefstapler worth watching?"

Questions about Der Tiefstapler

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Der Tiefstapler worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90.

Is Der Tiefstapler plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will Der Tiefstapler make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Is Der Tiefstapler in English?

German

No, it was made in German.