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Release Year1952
Runtime1h 20m
LanguageDE
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorHubert Marischka
WritersHubert Marischka
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsKnall und Fall als Hochstapler
About Knall und Fall als Hochstapler
Two drifters land a part in a movie, and are later mistaken for millionaires.
Directed by Hubert Marischka, Knall und Fall als Hochstapler leans on a strong ensemble — Hans Richter, Rudolf Carl, Curd Jürgens — 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 screen titles of 1952.
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