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An absolute masterpiece in translating the deep understanding of German 'Eigenheiten' into very entertaining cinematography!
Reviewed on December 23, 2013
Pappa ante Portas(1991)
7.6(150)1h 24m1991-02-21
Comedy
Pappa ante Portas Synopsis
Heinrich Lohse, a strict and highly efficient purchasing manager at a company bulk-orders 40 tons of mustard and enough typewriting paper for 40 years just to get discount. Heinrich's boss decides it’s time for him to retire early. Heinrich suddenly finds himself with nothing to do—except micromanage his household, much to the dismay of his wife Renate and their son Dieter
Pappa ante Portas (1991) is a comedy film directed by Loriot, released on February 21, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Loriot, Evelyn Hamann, Gerrit Schmidt-Foß and Irm Hermann. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 150 ratings.
- Director:
- Loriot
- Writers:
- Loriot
- Producers:
- Willy Egger, Günter Rohrbach, Horst Wendlandt
- Cinematographer:
- Gérard Vandenberg
- Composer:
- Rolf A. Wilhelm
- Production:
- Rialto Film, Bavaria Film
- Status:
- Released
Pappa ante Portas (1991) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Pappa ante Portas before you stream it.
Pappa ante Portas Cast & Crew
Main cast
Loriot
as Heinrich Lohse
Evelyn Hamann
as Renate Lohse
Gerrit Schmidt-Foß
as Dieter Lohse
Irm Hermann
as Hedwig
Hans Peter Korff
as Hellmuth
Inge Wolffberg
as Ms. Kleinert
Dagmar Biener
as Brigitte Mielke
Ortrud Beginnen
as Gertrud Mielke
H.H. Müller
as Drögel
Ludger Pistor
as Director
Gerd Dudenhöffer
as Kellner
Heinz Rennhack
as Barkeeper
Key crew
Directed by Loriot, written by Loriot, produced by Willy Egger, Günter Rohrbach and Horst Wendlandt.
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Pappa ante Portas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 150 ratings.
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Pappa ante Portas – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pappa ante Portas online?
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Pappa ante Portas (1991) is available to stream on Moviedome Plus Amazon Channel, Joyn Plus, Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel, HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store and Sky Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Pappa ante Portas?
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The main cast of Pappa ante Portas (1991) includes Loriot, Evelyn Hamann, Gerrit Schmidt-Foß, Irm Hermann and Hans Peter Korff. The film was directed by Loriot. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pappa ante Portas released?
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Pappa ante Portas was released on February 21, 1991 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Pappa ante Portas worth watching?
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Pappa ante Portas (1991) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 150 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Pappa ante Portas?
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