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Cast
Heinz Rühmann
as Dr. Johannes Pfeiffer/Hans Pfeiffer
Karin Himboldt
as Eva Knauer
Hilde Sessak
as Marion
Erich Ponto
as Professor Crey, genannt Schnauz
Paul Henckels
as Professor Bömmel
Hans Leibelt
as Gymnasialdirektor Knauer, genannt Zeus
Lutz Götz
as Oberlehrer Dr. Brett
Hans Richter
as Rosen
Clemens Hasse
as Rudi Knebel
Rudi Schippel
as Streber Luck
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1944
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Family
Votes152
DirectorHelmut Weiss
WritersHeinrich Spoerl
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Punch Bowl
About The Punch Bowl
Writer Johannes Pfeiffer who goes undercover as a student in a high school after his friends told him that he missed out on a great life experience since he was home schooled.
Directed by Helmut Weiss, The Punch Bowl leans on a strong ensemble — Heinz Rühmann, Karin Himboldt, Hilde Sessak — 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 1944.
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