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Release Year1979
Runtime1 Season
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Votes10
DirectorJames Krüss
WritersJames Krüss
TypeWeb Series
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsThe Legend of Tim Tyler: The Boy Who Lost His Laugh
About The Legend of Tim Tyler: The Boy Who Lost His Laugh
Timm Thaler is a 1979 children's television miniseries based on the 1962 children's novel by German writer James Krüss. The series originally aired in Germany as the first Christmas series on German national broadcaster ZDF. In 1988, the series was acquired for transmission in the United Kingdom by the BBC. The English version was produced by Angela Beeching, with script by Nel Romano, and retitled The Legend of Tim Tyler. It aired during Children's BBC in the weekday afternoons. The screenplay was written by Justus Pfaue and Peter M. Thouet and differs somewhat from the original novel. Directed by Sigi Rothemund, the series became a hit in Germany and made then 14-year-old Tommi Ohrner, in the lead role of Timm Thaler, a popular teen idol of the era. The role of the Baron was played by Horst Frank.
Directed by James Krüss, The Legend of Tim Tyler: The Boy Who Lost His Laugh leans on a strong ensemble — Thomas Ohrner, Horst Frank, Richard Lauffen — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1979.
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