The Family Jewels (2003): Cast
The Family Jewels is a 2003 comedy drama directed by Robert Schwentke, starring Wotan Wilke Möhring as Martin Schwarz, Alexander Beyer and Thomas Thieme. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Robert Schwentke
- Original language
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German - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Family Jewels About?
The premise of The Family Jewels without spoilers.
Martin, the driven member of his family, is on the brink of beginning his doctorate when testicular cancer is diagnosed. Removing one testicle eases the immediate danger, yet the disease has already metastasized. His doctor recommends a surgery that carries the risk of permanent castration, forcing Martin to confront his future and identity.
The Family Jewels Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- dark comedy
- man
- one word title
- testicular cancer
- sex
- tragic love
- testicles
- sex at work
- mental impairment
- evil doctor
- chemotherapy
- mercedes benz
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- hospital
- high school student
- germany
- german doctor
- generation conflict
- drugs
- cancer
- brother brother relationship
The Family Jewels Cast & Characters
Wotan Wilke Möhring leads the cast as Martin Schwarz, with Alexander Beyer as Roman Schwarz and Thomas Thieme as Hans Schwarz. Directed by Robert Schwentke; 11 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Schwentke
- Wotan Wilke Möhring as Martin Schwarz
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Alexander Beyer as Roman Schwarz - Thomas Thieme as Hans Schwarz
- Antoine Monot Jr. as Harry
Also Starring in The Family Jewels
· 7 more- Leander Haußmann Winnie
- Götz Schubert Dr. Bofinger
- Marie Gruber Gabriele Schwarz
- Doris Schretzmayer Schwester Elke
- Janek Rieke Nickel
- Julia Hummer Susanne
- Fatih Cevikkollu Pfleger
More from Robert Schwentke
More films directed by Robert Schwentke, best-rated first: Seneca, The Captain, Tattoo and RED.
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The Family Jewels FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Family Jewels, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Family Jewels?
The Family Jewels runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was The Family Jewels released?
The Family Jewels was released on February 16, 2003.
Who directed The Family Jewels?
The Family Jewels was directed by Robert Schwentke.
More films by Robert Schwentke Who is in the cast of The Family Jewels?
The Family Jewels stars Wotan Wilke Möhring as Martin Schwarz, Alexander Beyer as Roman Schwarz and Thomas Thieme as Hans Schwarz, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Family Jewels have a post-credit scene?
No. The Family Jewels has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Family Jewels in?
The original language of The Family Jewels is German.
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