The Beginner(1985)
Die Einsteiger
The Beginner Synopsis
Movie fan Mike has invented a machine with which he is able to take part in every movie which is currently running on his video tape recorder. But he and his friend Tommy are watched while trying out this new device and soon two electronic companies are on their trail to discover the secret of this invention.
The Beginner (1985) is a comedy film directed by Sigi Rothemund, released on October 3, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Thomas Gottschalk, Mike Krüger, Anja Kruse and Sylvia Engelmann. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Sigi Rothemund
- Writers:
- Mike Krüger, Thomas Gottschalk
- Producers:
- Karl Spiehs, Luggi Waldleitner
- Cinematographer:
- Heinz Hölscher
- Composer:
- Olaf Weitzl
- Production:
- K.S. Film, Lisa Film, Roxy Film
- Status:
- Released
The Beginner Cast & Crew
Main cast
Thomas Gottschalk
as Tommy
Mike Krüger
as Mike
Anja Kruse
as Linda
Sylvia Engelmann
as Tommys Freundin
Ankie Lau
as Ling Ling
Kurt Weinzierl
as Trainer / Sheriff / Archäologe / Louis XIV. / Pianist
Gerd Baltus
as Direktor Kappellusch
Eiji Kusuhara
Werner Kreindl
as Kommissar
Jochen Busse
as Zeitungsleser
Udo Kier
as Graf Frackstein
Thea Gottschalk
as Gräfin Frackstein
Key crew
Directed by Sigi Rothemund, written by Mike Krüger and Thomas Gottschalk, produced by Karl Spiehs and Luggi Waldleitner.
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The Beginner Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 27 ratings.
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The Beginner – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Beginner online?
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The Beginner (1985) is available to stream on Lepsi TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Beginner?
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The main cast of The Beginner (1985) includes Thomas Gottschalk, Mike Krüger, Anja Kruse, Sylvia Engelmann and Ankie Lau. The film was directed by Sigi Rothemund. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Beginner released?
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The Beginner was released on October 3, 1985 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Beginner worth watching?
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The Beginner (1985) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.