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Der eiserne Gustav

1979Show1 season7 episodes

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8

Summary

The stern and reserved Gustav Hartmann, known as "Iron Gustav", is the last Berlin cab driver. At the end of the 1920s, his time is over as horse-drawn cabs are replaced by automobile cabs.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

8 of 8 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Wolfgang Staudte
Written by
Hans Fallada, Herbert Asmodi
Produced by
Gunther Malzacher, Michael Füting, Hans Hirschmann
Music by
Friedrich Scholz

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 27, 1979 · October 8, 1979 · Ended

First aired
August 27, 1979
Last aired
October 8, 1979
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 7 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Made in
Germany

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Der eiserne Gustav worth watching?"

Questions about Der eiserne Gustav

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Der eiserne Gustav worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 5.8).

Is Der eiserne Gustav okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Der eiserne Gustav plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Der eiserne Gustav in English?

German

No, it was made in German.