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So ein Flegel (1934): Cast

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So ein Flegel is a 1934 comedy directed by Robert A. Stemmle, starring Heinz Rühmann as Dr. Hans Pfeiffer/ Erich Pfeiffer, Oskar Sima and Jakob Tiedtke. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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So ein Flegel (1934) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is So ein Flegel About?

The premise of So ein Flegel without spoilers.

Dr. Pfeiffer, a renowned actor, portrays the mischievous schoolboy version of himself. Successful playwright Dr. Hans Pfeiffer is preparing a play about school life, so he assumes his younger brother’s identity as a primary‑school pupil to gather authentic material. The experienced doctor delights in elaborate pranks, while his brother attempts to break into the theatrical world of the big city, and both find romance complicating their schemes.

So ein Flegel Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • german humor
  • high school
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

So ein Flegel Cast & Characters

Heinz Rühmann leads the cast as Dr. Hans Pfeiffer/ Erich Pfeiffer, with Oskar Sima as Professor Crey and Jakob Tiedtke as Rektor Knauer. Directed by Robert A. Stemmle; 14 actors are credited in all.

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More from Robert A. Stemmle

More films directed by Robert A. Stemmle: Ein Herz voll Musik, Emil and the Detectives, Toxi and The Berliner.

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So ein Flegel Also Known As

Also known as “So ein Flegel - Die Feuerzangenbowle”.

Also known as
  • So ein Flegel - Die Feuerzangenbowle

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FAQ

So ein Flegel FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of So ein Flegel, each answered in a sentence.

How long is So ein Flegel?

So ein Flegel runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was So ein Flegel released?

So ein Flegel was released on February 13, 1934.

Who directed So ein Flegel?

So ein Flegel was directed by Robert A. Stemmle.

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Who is in the cast of So ein Flegel?

So ein Flegel stars Heinz Rühmann as Dr. Hans Pfeiffer/ Erich Pfeiffer, Oskar Sima as Professor Crey and Jakob Tiedtke as Rektor Knauer, among 14 credited actors.

Does So ein Flegel have a post-credit scene?

No. So ein Flegel has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is So ein Flegel in?

The original language of So ein Flegel is German.

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