If the Father and the Son(1955)
Wenn der Vater mit dem Sohne
If the Father and the Son Synopsis
After Clown Teddy lost his son, he lost his gift for laughter. He opened a joke shop and lives above the shop. His landlady has had a foster son since birth, and Teddy decides to raise the child, who always believed that Teddy was his father. When the mother suddenly appears five years later and wants her son, Teddy decides to run away with the child and goes back onstage with his son. Will the family catch up with them, or will the mother never get her son back?
If the Father and the Son (1955) is a comedy and drama film directed by Hans Quest, released on August 1, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Heinz Rühmann, Oliver Grimm, Waltraut Haas and Robert Freitag. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Hans Quest
- Writers:
- Gustav Kampendonk, Eckart Hachfeld, Hans Grimm
- Producers:
- Hans Lehmann, Kurt Ulrich
- Cinematographer:
- Kurt Schulz
- Composer:
- Heino Gaze
- Production:
- Berolina-Film
- Status:
- Released
If the Father and the Son Cast & Crew
Main cast
Heinz Rühmann
as Teddy Lemke
- Oliver Grimm
Oliver Grimm
as Ulli
Waltraut Haas
as Gerti
Robert Freitag
as Roy Bentley
Pero Alexander
as Donald Crossman
Fita Benkhoff
as Miss Biermann
- Carl-Heinz Schroth
Carl-Heinz Schroth
as Peepe
Rudolf Schündler
as Man in the store
Sybil Werden
as Jane Bentley
Herbert Kiper
as Agent Miller
- Hans Schwarz Jr.
Hans Schwarz Jr.
as Samson
Wolfgang Condrus
as Blond boy with soccer ball (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Hans Quest, written by Gustav Kampendonk, Eckart Hachfeld and Hans Grimm, produced by Hans Lehmann and Kurt Ulrich.
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If the Father and the Son Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 18 ratings.
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If the Father and the Son – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch If the Father and the Son online?
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If the Father and the Son (1955) is available to stream on Filmpalast Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in If the Father and the Son?
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The main cast of If the Father and the Son (1955) includes Heinz Rühmann, Oliver Grimm, Waltraut Haas, Robert Freitag and Pero Alexander. The film was directed by Hans Quest. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was If the Father and the Son released?
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If the Father and the Son was released on August 1, 1955 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is If the Father and the Son worth watching?
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If the Father and the Son (1955) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.