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Release Year1970
Runtime1h 23m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, TV Movie, Crime
Votes2
DirectorMichael Braun
WritersMichael Braun
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDer Mann, der den Eiffelturm verkaufte
About Der Mann, der den Eiffelturm verkaufte
They are a true crook quartet, the kind you don't meet every day: Eliza, the old lady with the kind eyes. Bred, the charming boy. Jane, who loves Bred. And Larry, who is not afraid to do the filthier jobs. At the moment, the four musketeers of the underworld are targeting the jeweller Stockwell in London's posh Bond Street...
Directed by Michael Braun, Der Mann, der den Eiffelturm verkaufte leans on a strong ensemble — Dietmar Schönherr, Monika Peitsch, Agnes Windeck — 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 1970.
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