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Directed by Herbert Grunsky, Höchste Eisenbahn leans on a strong ensemble — Eddi Arent, Grit Boettcher, Alfred Böhm — 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 1987.
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