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Cast
Herbert Köfer
as Lumpenmann
Ruth Glöss
as Emmi, seine Frau
Udo Schenk
as Peter, beider Sohn
Katarina Tomaschewsky
as Annette, deren Tochter
Hans-Joachim Hanisch
as Willi Kursky, Bauleiter
Annekathrin Bürger
as Renate, seine Frau
Gisela Morgen
as Leontine
Ingeborg Naß
as Frau Stöber
Jochen Thomas
as Bumke, Brigadier
Monika Hetterle
as Dolmetscherin
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1982
Runtime—
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorJochen Thomas
WritersAlexander Kent, Horst Angermüller
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDer Lumpenmann
About Der Lumpenmann
Peter, medical student and son of old materials dealer Richard Müller, wants to get engaged to the daughter of the director of a local construction company. The profession of his father has so far only vaguely hinted out of shame. And so his future in-laws think Richard is working in ministry. When he learns about it, he is initially offended. After all, he lives his profession with body and soul. But then Richard takes advantage of the misunderstanding and pays the bride parents a visit.
Directed by Jochen Thomas, Der Lumpenmann leans on a strong ensemble — Herbert Köfer, Ruth Glöss, Udo Schenk — 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 1982.
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