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On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight (1954): Cast

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On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight is a 1954 comedy drama directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner, starring Hans Albers as Hannes Wedderkamp, Heinz Rühmann and Gustav Knuth. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes.

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On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight (1954) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 51m (111 min)
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight About?

The premise of On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight without spoilers.

After years sailing the oceans, sailor Hannes Wedderkamp finally returns to his home city of Hamburg. He joins his longtime friend Pitter Breuer in St. Pauli, performing sea‑shanty numbers—including the popular “Quetschkommode” pieces—inside Breuer’s lively hippodrome on the Reeperbahn, entertaining and caring for the audience.

On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • st. pauli
  • time in title
  • folk singer
  • red light district
  • music hall
  • mud wrestling
  • bar
  • street in title
  • harbor
  • hamburg germany
  • sailor
  • homecoming
+2 more
  • gang
  • father daughter relationship
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Cast & crew

On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight Cast & Characters

Hans Albers leads the cast as Hannes Wedderkamp, with Heinz Rühmann as Pittes Breuer and Gustav Knuth as Brandstetter snr.. Directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner; 17 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Wolfgang Liebeneiner

More films directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner: When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills, Schweik’s Years of Indiscretion, The Trapp Family and April 1, 2000.

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On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight Also Known As

Also known as “绳索大道夜晚零点半”.

Also known as
  • 绳索大道夜晚零点半

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On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight, each answered in a sentence.

How long is On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight?

On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

When was On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight released?

On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight was released on December 15, 1954.

Who directed On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight?

On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight was directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner.

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Who is in the cast of On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight?

On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight stars Hans Albers as Hannes Wedderkamp, Heinz Rühmann as Pittes Breuer and Gustav Knuth as Brandstetter snr., among 17 credited actors.

Does On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight have a post-credit scene?

No. On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight in?

The original language of On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight is German.

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