Emil and the Detectives(1954)
Emil und die Detektive
Emil and the Detectives Synopsis
Emil goes to Berlin to see his grandmother with a large amount of money and is offered sweets by a strange man that make him sleep. He wakes up at his stop with no money. It is up to him and a group of children to save the day.
Emil and the Detectives (1954) is a family, comedy, crime and adventure film directed by Robert A. Stemmle, released on October 14, 1954 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Peter Finkbeiner, Heli Finkenzeller, Wolfgang Lukschy and Kurt Meisel. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert A. Stemmle
- Writers:
- Robert A. Stemmle, Erich Kästner, Billy Wilder
- Cinematographer:
- Kurt Schulz
- Composer:
- Georg Haentzschel
- Production:
- Berolina-Film
- Status:
- Released
Emil and the Detectives Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Peter Finkbeiner
Peter Finkbeiner
as Emil Tischbein
Heli Finkenzeller
as Frau Tischbein
Wolfgang Lukschy
as Oberwachmeister Jeschke
Kurt Meisel
as Grundeis
Ruth Nimbach
as Anni Wandel
Margarete Haagen
as Oma Tischbein
Camilla Spira
as Emils Tante
- Hans Dieter Zeidler
Hans Dieter Zeidler
as Emils Onkel
Walter Gross
as Straßenbahnschaffner
Ernst Waldow
as Kurgast
Gerd Frickhöffer
as Festredner
Wolfgang Condrus
as Gustav mit der Hupe
Key crew
Directed by Robert A. Stemmle, written by Robert A. Stemmle, Erich Kästner and Billy Wilder.
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Emil and the Detectives Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 14 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 (1954) includes Peter Finkbeiner, Heli Finkenzeller, Wolfgang Lukschy, Kurt Meisel and Ruth Nimbach. The film was directed by Robert A. Stemmle. 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 October 14, 1954 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Emil and the Detectives worth watching?
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Emil and the Detectives (1954) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 14 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.