Hinterholz 8 (1998): Cast & Plot
Hinterholz 8 is a 1998 comedy directed by Harald Sicheritz, starring Roland Düringer as Herbert Krcal, Nina Proll and Rudolf Rohaczek. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Harald Sicheritz
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Dor Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hinterholz 8 About?
The premise of Hinterholz 8 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Herbert Krcal (Roland Düringer) and his wife Margit (Nina Proll) long to own a home, hoping to settle in the “Blue Lagoon,” a prefabricated housing estate on the outskirts of Vienna. They make frequent trips there with their son Philipp, only to face the harsh reality that the dream house is still far beyond their financial reach.
Hinterholz 8 Themes & Keywords
· 48 tags- housing
- rental car
- do it yourself
- do it yourself center
- satire comedy
- son
- talking during sex
- sex scene
- female topless nudity
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- overalls
- social satire
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- mass grave
- power tool
- marital crisis
- car damage
- husband wife relationship
- family relationships
- address as title
- place name in title
- electric shock
- trick
- nosebleed
- mayor
- hovel
- father in law
- deal
- catering service
- businessman
- bank clerk
- architect
- advertising
- village people
- stranger
- debt
- loan
- bank
- ruin
- removal
- real estate deal
- satire
- financial problem
- local blockbuster
- chaos
- builder
- remake
- based on play
- surprise ending
Hinterholz 8 Cast & Characters
Roland Düringer leads the cast as Herbert Krcal, with Nina Proll as Margit Krcal and Rudolf Rohaczek as Philipp Krcal. Directed by Harald Sicheritz; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Harald Sicheritz
- Roland Düringer as Herbert Krcal
- Nina Proll as Margit Krcal
- Rudolf Rohaczek as Philipp Krcal
- Wolfgang Böck as Meier
Also Starring in Hinterholz 8
· 23 more- Eva Billisich Mrs. Meier
- Reinhard Nowak Sepp Forstinger
- Karl Ferdinand Kratzl Mündel + Assistent von Kandler
- Herwig Seeböck Kandler
- Andrea Eckert Dr. Gerda Bleichenberg
- Erika Mottl Margits Mutter
- Karl Markovics Jäger
- Maria Hofstätter Frau Ratzinger
- Ellen Umlauf Frau Sedlacek
- Lukas Resetarits Willi
- Alfred Dorfer Eberl
- Georges Kern Hausverwalter
- Gerald Votava Reporter
- Alexander Lutz Herr Isak, Fertigteilhausverkäufer
- I Stangl Gemeinderat
- Andrea Händler Kosmetikerin
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- Peter Fröhlich Workman
- Hans Wolfgang Pemmer Gendarm
- Walter Kordesch Baumeister
- Rudolf Buczolich Margits Vater
- Nicole Fendesack Margits Schwester
- Marijan Hinteregger Iso
- Fred Horaczek Wirt
More from Harald Sicheritz
More films directed by Harald Sicheritz: Baumschlager, Sommernachtsmord, Clara Immerwahr and Lilly the Witch: The Journey to Mandolan.
Hinterholz 8 Plot Summary
What happens in Hinterholz 8 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Herbert Krcal, Roland Düringer, and his wife Margit Krcal, Nina Proll, live a comfortable middle‑class life in Vienna with their young son Philipp, Rudolf Rohaczek, who is a big fan of Star Trek. They dream of leaving the crowded city for a greener, quieter home in the suburbs. Their first idea is a prefab house, but the price tag quickly drains their optimism. Herbert’s drinking buddies, Meier and Forstinger, try to steer him toward buying an old house and taking on renovations themselves, promising a more affordable path to a cozy family haven.
Full summary
The whole story of Hinterholz 8, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Hinterholz 8?
9 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 is the name of Herbert Krcal’s wife?
Cars in Hinterholz 8
30 cars on screen, including the 1997 Mazda 323 and the 1995 Chevrolet Corvette C4.
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Honda TLR 200 Important role
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Hinterholz 8 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Hinterholz 8, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hinterholz 8?
Hinterholz 8 runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Hinterholz 8 released?
Hinterholz 8 was released on September 18, 1998.
Who directed Hinterholz 8?
Hinterholz 8 was directed by Harald Sicheritz.
More films by Harald Sicheritz Who is in the cast of Hinterholz 8?
Hinterholz 8 stars Roland Düringer as Herbert Krcal, Nina Proll as Margit Krcal and Rudolf Rohaczek as Philipp Krcal, among 27 credited actors.
Does Hinterholz 8 have a post-credit scene?
No. Hinterholz 8 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Hinterholz 8 in?
The original language of Hinterholz 8 is German.
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