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Obscene: The Case of Peter Herzl (1981): Cast

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Obscene: The Case of Peter Herzl is a 1981 drama directed by Hans-Christof Stenzel, starring Volker Spengler as Peter Herzl, Monica Bleibtreu and Hanno Pöschl. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Obscene: The Case of Peter Herzl (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Obscene: The Case of Peter Herzl About?

The premise of Obscene: The Case of Peter Herzl without spoilers.

A West German man wrongly identified by police as a left‑wing terrorist flees to Vienna, where he hides with a prostitute and her incestuous teenage daughter. The three form an unconventional bond, becoming a threesome and a makeshift family, though their fragile happiness is short‑lived.

Obscene: The Case of Peter Herzl Themes & Keywords

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  • female rear nudity
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  • apartment
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  • misunderstanding
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  • teenage daughter
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  • mother and daughter bathing together
  • epilogue
  • political satire
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Cast & crew

Obscene: The Case of Peter Herzl Cast & Characters

Volker Spengler leads the cast as Peter Herzl, with Monica Bleibtreu as Rosa and Hanno Pöschl as Joe Neuffer. Directed by Hans-Christof Stenzel; 14 actors are credited in all.

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More from Hans-Christof Stenzel

One more film directed by Hans-Christof Stenzel: Zerreissprobe.

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Obscene: The Case of Peter Herzl FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Obscene: The Case of Peter Herzl, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Obscene: The Case of Peter Herzl?

Obscene: The Case of Peter Herzl runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Obscene: The Case of Peter Herzl released?

Obscene: The Case of Peter Herzl was released on October 29, 1981.

Who directed Obscene: The Case of Peter Herzl?

Obscene: The Case of Peter Herzl was directed by Hans-Christof Stenzel.

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Who is in the cast of Obscene: The Case of Peter Herzl?

Obscene: The Case of Peter Herzl stars Volker Spengler as Peter Herzl, Monica Bleibtreu as Rosa and Hanno Pöschl as Joe Neuffer, among 14 credited actors.

Does Obscene: The Case of Peter Herzl have a post-credit scene?

No. Obscene: The Case of Peter Herzl has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Obscene: The Case of Peter Herzl in?

The original language of Obscene: The Case of Peter Herzl is German.

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