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The Three from the Filling Station (1930): Cast

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The Three from the Filling Station is a 1930 comedy drama directed by Wilhelm Thiele, starring Heinz Rühmann as Hans, Felix Bressart and Willy Fritsch. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Three from the Filling Station (1930) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Wilhelm Thiele
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
German
Studio
UFA
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Three from the Filling Station About?

The premise of The Three from the Filling Station without spoilers.

The Three from the Gas Station, originally titled Die Drei von der Tankstelle, was presented as a German operetta upon its release. Its star‑studded cast helped establish it as a forerunner of the musical film genre, and its comedic musical numbers remain popular in Germany today, with the soundtrack still cherished by audiences.

The Three from the Filling Station Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • gas station
  • operetta musical
  • refueling
  • car
  • love
  • secretary
  • tempest
  • mercedes
  • factory
  • operetta
  • cult film
  • swinging
+4 more
  • flirting
  • shallow
  • intercourse
  • spoof
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Cast & crew

The Three from the Filling Station Cast & Characters

Heinz Rühmann leads the cast as Hans, with Felix Bressart as Gerichtsvollzieher and Willy Fritsch as Willy. Directed by Wilhelm Thiele; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Wilhelm Thiele

More films directed by Wilhelm Thiele: The Madonna’s Secret, Tarzan’s Desert Mystery, Tarzan Triumphs and The Ghost Comes Home.

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The Three from the Filling Station Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Three Good Friends” and “Three from the Gasoline Station”.

Also known as
  • Three Good Friends
  • Three from the Gasoline Station
  • Le chemin du paradis
  • 加油站那仨
  • Kärlek och bensin

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The Three from the Filling Station FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Three from the Filling Station, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Three from the Filling Station?

The Three from the Filling Station runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Three from the Filling Station released?

The Three from the Filling Station was released on September 15, 1930.

Who directed The Three from the Filling Station?

The Three from the Filling Station was directed by Wilhelm Thiele.

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Who is in the cast of The Three from the Filling Station?

The Three from the Filling Station stars Heinz Rühmann as Hans, Felix Bressart as Gerichtsvollzieher and Willy Fritsch as Willy, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Three from the Filling Station have a post-credit scene?

No. The Three from the Filling Station has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Three from the Filling Station in?

The original language of The Three from the Filling Station is German.

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