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Herr Ober! (1992): Cast

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Herr Ober! is a 1992 comedy directed by Fred Unger, starring Gerhard Polt as Ernst Held, Christiane Hörbiger and August Schmölzer. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Herr Ober! (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Fred Unger
Genre
Comedy
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Herr Ober! About?

The premise of Herr Ober! without spoilers.

Ernst Held, a former waiter, convinces himself he belongs to a higher class and pursues a poetic career. After an awkward recital of his verses to his wife's beautician, his wife throws him out. Penniless, he abandons his ambitions, reluctantly accepting the role of head bartender at Munich's Goldener Löffel, overseeing its nightly patrons each night.

Herr Ober! Themes & Keywords

· 48 tags
  • drinking beer
  • satire comedy
  • poem
  • poet
  • video camera
  • nagging wife
  • drinking wine
  • unshaved
  • street people
  • sponger
  • seminar
  • restaurant
+36 more
  • recitation
  • psychology
  • psychologist
  • meal
  • exclamation point in title
  • drink
  • dog
  • cockroach
  • champagne reception
  • cash
  • blonde
  • beauty salon
  • bailiff
  • attic
  • arrogance
  • gastronomy
  • restaurant owner
  • hotel owner
  • financial problem
  • unhappy marriage
  • social satire
  • money
  • food
  • domineering wife
  • media
  • seeking a job
  • businesswoman
  • train station
  • hunger
  • beer garden
  • tavern
  • marriage crisis
  • girlfriend
  • freedom
  • beer
  • satire
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Cast & crew

Herr Ober! Cast & Characters

Gerhard Polt leads the cast as Ernst Held, with Christiane Hörbiger as Frau Held and August Schmölzer as Herr Pfau. Directed by Fred Unger; 22 actors are credited in all.

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Cars

Cars in Herr Ober!

12 cars on screen, including the 1989 Maserati Spyder and the 1976 Mercedes-Benz W123.

All 12 cars
  • 1989 Maserati Spyder in Herr Ober! 1989 Maserati Spyder Main role
  • 1976 Mercedes-Benz W123 in Herr Ober! 1976 Mercedes-Benz W123 Important role
  • 1990 Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse W463 in Herr Ober! 1990 Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse W463 Important role
  • 1991 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W140 in Herr Ober! 1991 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W140 Important role
Details

Herr Ober! Also Known As

Also known as “Официант!”.

Also known as
  • Официант!

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FAQ

Herr Ober! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Herr Ober!, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Herr Ober!?

Herr Ober! runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Herr Ober! released?

Herr Ober! was released on January 31, 1992.

Who directed Herr Ober!?

Herr Ober! was directed by Fred Unger.

Who is in the cast of Herr Ober!?

Herr Ober! stars Gerhard Polt as Ernst Held, Christiane Hörbiger as Frau Held and August Schmölzer as Herr Pfau, among 22 credited actors.

Does Herr Ober! have a post-credit scene?

No. Herr Ober! has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Herr Ober! in?

The original language of Herr Ober! is German.

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