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Comedy drama

Lina Braake (1975): Cast

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Lina Braake is a 1975 comedy drama directed by Bernhard Sinkel, starring Lina Carstens as Lina Braake, Fritz Rasp and Rainer Basedow. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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Lina Braake (1975) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Bernhard Sinkel
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lina Braake About?

The premise of Lina Braake without spoilers.

When the house where Lina Braake lives is claimed by the bank after the owner dies, the 81‑year‑old is evicted to a retirement home. There she meets 84‑year‑old Gustaf, and the two spirited seniors devise a clever credit‑fraud scheme to swindle the bank, fund a Sardinian country house and leave Germany. Their plan works, but the bank tracks Lina; her age shields her from trial.

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Cast & crew

Lina Braake Cast & Characters

Lina Carstens leads the cast as Lina Braake, with Fritz Rasp as Gustaf Haertlein and Rainer Basedow as Fink. Directed by Bernhard Sinkel; 13 actors are credited in all.

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Cars

Cars in Lina Braake

1 car on screen: the 1971 Ford 20M Bestattungswagen.

  • 1971 Ford 20M Bestattungswagen in Lina Braake 1971 Ford 20M Bestattungswagen Minor role
Details

Lina Braake Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Lina Braake oder Die Interessen der Bank können nicht die Interessen sein, die Lina Braake hat” and “Lina Braake fait sauter la banque”.

Also known as
  • Lina Braake oder Die Interessen der Bank können nicht die Interessen sein, die Lina Braake hat
  • Lina Braake fait sauter la banque

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Lina Braake FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Lina Braake, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Lina Braake?

Lina Braake runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Lina Braake released?

Lina Braake was released on June 30, 1975.

Who directed Lina Braake?

Lina Braake was directed by Bernhard Sinkel.

Who is in the cast of Lina Braake?

Lina Braake stars Lina Carstens as Lina Braake, Fritz Rasp as Gustaf Haertlein and Rainer Basedow as Fink, among 13 credited actors.

Does Lina Braake have a post-credit scene?

No. Lina Braake has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Lina Braake in?

The original language of Lina Braake is German.

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