Heavyweights (2006): Cast & Plot
Heavyweights is a 2006 comedy directed by Marcus H. Rosenmüller, starring Simon Schwarz as Leusl Peter, Sebastian Bezzel and Michael Grimm. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Marcus H. Rosenmüller
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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German - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Heavyweights About?
The premise of Heavyweights without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1952, bobsledders Gamser, Franzl, Gustl and Leusl Peter train for the Oslo Winter Olympics. Veteran Bavarian Gamser hopes to finally outclass his rival Dorfler. Their rivalry fuels constant clashes, while Rosi and Anna try to keep the peace. The culmination arrives in Oslo with a decisive showdown that extends beyond the bobsled track.
Heavyweights Cast & Characters
Simon Schwarz leads the cast as Leusl Peter, with Sebastian Bezzel as Gamser and Michael Grimm as Franzl. Directed by Marcus H. Rosenmüller; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Marcus H. Rosenmüller
- Simon Schwarz as Leusl Peter
- Sebastian Bezzel as Gamser
- Michael Grimm as Franzl
- Antoine Monot Jr. as Gustl
Also Starring in Heavyweights
· 6 more- Nicholas Ofczarek Dorfler
- Rainer Basedow Bobclub-Präsident
- Lisa Maria Potthoff Gerdi
- Bastian Pastewka Funktionär von Hase
- Maximilian Brückner Reporter Robert
- Denise Zich Johanna Mücke
More from Marcus H. Rosenmüller
More films directed by Marcus H. Rosenmüller, best-rated first: The Keeper, Beckenrand Sheriff, Snotty Boy and Beste Chance.
Heavyweights Plot Summary
What happens in Heavyweights from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
When the school year ends, a boy named Gerry Garner finds out that his parents are sending him to Camp Hope, a weight-loss camp for boys. At first, Gerry is unsure, but he soon befriends the camp’s enthusiastic counselor Pat and bonds with the other campers who have secretly stocked the cabins with enough junk food to last the entire summer. The very first night at Camp Hope reveals a harsh turn of events: the camp’s original owners, the Bushkins, have gone bankrupt, and a fitness entrepreneur, Tony Perkis Jr., has purchased the place with a single goal in mind—turn the camp’s weight-loss program into a glossy, profitable infomercial.
Full summary
The whole story of Heavyweights, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Heavyweights?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What kind of camp is Camp Hope?
Heavyweights Also Known As
Also known as “雪上的较量”.
- Also known as
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- 雪上的较量
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Heavyweights FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Heavyweights, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Heavyweights?
Heavyweights runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Heavyweights released?
Heavyweights was released on October 24, 2006.
Who directed Heavyweights?
Heavyweights was directed by Marcus H. Rosenmüller.
More films by Marcus H. Rosenmüller Who is in the cast of Heavyweights?
Heavyweights stars Simon Schwarz as Leusl Peter, Sebastian Bezzel as Gamser and Michael Grimm as Franzl, among 10 credited actors.
Does Heavyweights have a post-credit scene?
No. Heavyweights has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Heavyweights in?
The original language of Heavyweights is German.
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