Jede Menge Schmidt

Chaos in a luxurious castle hotel: a bride doesn't want to get married, a member of the Bundestag seeks relaxation with a fling, a Texan fears the escapades of his wife, who is uninhibited by alcohol. The entanglements pile up because several people are called Schmidt and get mixed up. An awkwardly developed farce produced for television about the sexual escapades of rich philistines; without any deeper interest.

Directed by Franz Josef Gottlieb, Jede Menge Schmidt leans on a strong ensemble — Helmut Fischer, Anja Schüte, Jürgen Thormann — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1989.