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Invitation to the Dance (1977): Cast

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Invitation to the Dance is a 1977 comedy directed by Peter F. Bringmann, starring Marius Müller-Westernhagen as Theo Gromberg, Guido Gagliardi and Dan van Husen. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes.

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Invitation to the Dance (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 57m (117 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Invitation to the Dance About?

The premise of Invitation to the Dance without spoilers.

Theo Gromberg is a carefree bon vivant whose optimism seems cursed with inevitable failure. At his side is his loyal friend Enno, an Italian guest worker. Together they share the same ambition: to break into the trucking industry and own their own fleet of trucks, pursuing success on the open road.

Invitation to the Dance Themes & Keywords

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  • ruhrgebiet
  • friend
  • slacker
  • lack of money
  • drunk
  • job
  • running away
  • jumping into water
  • hematoma
  • beaten up
  • boxcar
  • trotting race
+13 more
  • sex in a car
  • bar
  • beer
  • bicycle
  • leg injury
  • brawl
  • drinking contest
  • gambler
  • sponger
  • money
  • gypsy
  • car damage
  • broken glass
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Cast & crew

Invitation to the Dance Cast & Characters

Marius Müller-Westernhagen leads the cast as Theo Gromberg, with Guido Gagliardi as Enno Goldini and Dan van Husen as Zaplata. Directed by Peter F. Bringmann; 16 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Peter F. Bringmann

More films directed by Peter F. Bringmann: Die drei Mädels von der Tankstelle, The Snowman, The Heartbreakers and Theo Against the Rest of the World.

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FAQ

Invitation to the Dance FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Invitation to the Dance, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Invitation to the Dance?

Invitation to the Dance runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

When was Invitation to the Dance released?

Invitation to the Dance was released on February 13, 1977.

Who directed Invitation to the Dance?

Invitation to the Dance was directed by Peter F. Bringmann.

More films by Peter F. Bringmann

Who is in the cast of Invitation to the Dance?

Invitation to the Dance stars Marius Müller-Westernhagen as Theo Gromberg, Guido Gagliardi as Enno Goldini and Dan van Husen as Zaplata, among 16 credited actors.

Does Invitation to the Dance have a post-credit scene?

No. Invitation to the Dance has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Invitation to the Dance in?

The original language of Invitation to the Dance is German.

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