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Cast
Ulrich Schamoni
as Hanno Giessen
Anna Henkel-Grönemeyer
as Anna
Jürgen Barz
as Annas (Ex-)Freund
Peter Ehlebracht
as Antiquitätenhändler
Karl Dall
as aktiver Unternehmer
Ingo Insterburg
as Immobilienmakler
Wolfgang Neuss
as Herr Draeger
Rolf Zacher
as Lebensmittellieferant
Erika Skrotzki
as Annas Schwester
Alix Buchen
as Cast
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1974
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy
Votes6
DirectorUlrich Schamoni
WritersUlrich Schamoni
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsChapeau Claque
About Chapeau Claque
A man lives a quiet live in a big house thanks to the wealth of his ancestors. Then a young woman arrives.
Directed by Ulrich Schamoni, Chapeau Claque leans on a strong ensemble — Ulrich Schamoni, Anna Henkel-Grönemeyer, Jürgen Barz — 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 drama titles of 1974.
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