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Cast
Joachim Król
as Hannes Weber
Outi Mäenpää
as Sirpa Salonen
Peter Lohmeyer
as Kommissar Franck
Jochen Nickel
as Lothar
Nina Petri
as Frau Kößner, Sekretärin
Charlie Hendricks
as Kalle, Entlassener
Johannes Herrschmann
as Chef
Dagmar Sachse
as Schachspielerin
Hilmi Sözer
as Harry, Assistent
Oliver Marlo
as Lako, Schlafwagenschaffner
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1998
Runtime1h 27m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes26
DirectorPeter Lichtefeld
WritersPeter Lichtefeld
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsTrain Birds
About Train Birds
Hannes is a beer truck driver in Dortmund. His biggest dream is to win the first prize at the International Timetable Contest in Inari (Finland). When his new boss cancels his extra holidays to go there, Hans goes mad… On his journey to Finland by train, followed by the police, he meets lot of folks and the love of his life.
Directed by Peter Lichtefeld, Train Birds leans on a strong ensemble — Joachim Król, Outi Mäenpää, Peter Lohmeyer — 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 1998.
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