Emil and the Detectives(1931)
Emil und die Detektive
Emil and the Detectives Synopsis
When a suspicious man bribes Emil with chocolate in return for a bundle of cash, the young lad thinks of a plan to catch him.
Emil and the Detectives (1931) is a family, comedy and crime film directed by Gerhard Lamprecht, released on December 2, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Rolf Wenkhaus, Käthe Haack, Fritz Rasp and Rudolf Biebrach. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Gerhard Lamprecht
- Writers:
- Erich Kästner, Erich Kästner, Emeric Pressburger
- Producers:
- Günther Stapenhorst
- Cinematographer:
- Werner Brandes
- Composer:
- Allan Gray
- Production:
- UFA
- Status:
- Released
Emil and the Detectives Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rolf Wenkhaus
as Emil Tischbein
Käthe Haack
as Frau Tischbein
Fritz Rasp
as Grundeis
- Rudolf Biebrach
Rudolf Biebrach
as Wachmeister Jeschke
Olga Engl
as Großmama
Inge Landgut
as Pony Hütchen
- Hans Joachim Schaufuß
Hans Joachim Schaufuß
as Gustav mit der Hupe
Hans Richter
as Fliegender Hirsch
- Hans Löhr
Hans Löhr
as Dienstag
- Ernst-Eberhard Reling
Ernst-Eberhard Reling
as Gerold
- Waldemar Kupczyk
Waldemar Kupczyk
as Mittenzwei
- Hubert Schmitz
Hubert Schmitz
as Professor
Key crew
Directed by Gerhard Lamprecht, written by Erich Kästner, Erich Kästner and Emeric Pressburger, produced by Günther Stapenhorst.
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Emil and the Detectives Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 22 ratings.
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Emil and the Detectives – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Emil and the Detectives online?
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Who stars in Emil and the Detectives?
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The main cast of Emil and the Detectives (1931) includes Rolf Wenkhaus, Käthe Haack, Fritz Rasp, Rudolf Biebrach and Olga Engl. The film was directed by Gerhard Lamprecht. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Emil and the Detectives released?
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Emil and the Detectives was released on December 2, 1931 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Emil and the Detectives worth watching?
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Emil and the Detectives (1931) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.