The Toilers and the Wayfarers (1997): Cast & Plot
The Toilers and the Wayfarers is a 1997 romantic drama directed by Keith Froelich, starring Matt Klemp as Dieter, Andrew Woodhouse and Ralf Schirg. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Director
- Keith Froelich
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Toilers and the Wayfarers About?
The premise of The Toilers and the Wayfarers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Phillip and Dieter struggle to conceal their sexual identities under the oppressive, puritanical attitudes of their small hometown, feeling they can barely breathe. When a mysterious German relative appears, the three outcasts band together and flee to the bustling city, hoping to find acceptance and a place where they truly belong.
The Toilers and the Wayfarers Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- male underwear
- male nudity
- boyfriend boyfriend relationship
- briefs
- nudity
- underwear
- short shorts
- jock strap
- gay teenager
- rear nudity
- male rear nudity
- gay
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- male full frontal nudity
- skinny dipping
- gay kiss
- coffeeshop
- roughhousing
- toilet
- pubic hair
- male pubic hair
- teenage boy nudity
- nude boy
- young nudity
- explicit male nudity
- male undressing
- nude young male
- escape
- live action
- bare bottom spanking
- german
- horseplay
- over the knee
- wrestling
- reference to don johnson
- cigarette smoking
- police station
- spitting in someone's face
- leather jacket
- warehouse
- fire escape
- tow truck
- sunglasses
- fake beard
- bar
- police officer
- minneapolis minnesota
- new car
- reference to arnold schwarzenegger
- reference to dirty harry
- father son relationship
The Toilers and the Wayfarers Cast & Characters
Matt Klemp leads the cast as Dieter, with Andrew Woodhouse as Phillip and Ralf Schirg as Udo. Directed by Keith Froelich; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Keith Froelich
- Matt Klemp as Dieter
- Andrew Woodhouse as Phillip
- Ralf Schirg as Udo
- Joan Wheeler as Anna
Also Starring in The Toilers and the Wayfarers
· 4 more- James Newman John 2
- Jerome Samuels Helmut
- Michael Glen Lt. Scallion
- Ralph Jacobus Carl
The Toilers and the Wayfarers Plot Summary
What happens in The Toilers and the Wayfarers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
From the perspective of Dieter, a taco-loving German boy living in the United States, the story unfolds as a grounded, emotionally charged coming‑of‑age journey. Dieter navigates the confusion of adolescence against a backdrop of cultural contrast, friendship, and longing. When his childhood friend, Phillip, confesses his feelings for him, a brief, awkward kiss during a playful moment sends Dieter into a pool of mixed emotions. Disgust and surprise push Dieter to flee, and Phillip, left heartbroken, eventually leaves town, the ache of what might have been lingering in the air.
Full summary
The whole story of The Toilers and the Wayfarers, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Toilers and the Wayfarers?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Dieter's favorite food that is mentioned repeatedly throughout the film?
The Toilers and the Wayfarers Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Dernier été à New Ulm” and “Amerika und (n)irgendwo, მუშები და მოხეტიალეები”.
- Also known as
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- Dernier été à New Ulm
- Amerika und (n)irgendwo, მუშები და მოხეტიალეები
- 何处是吾乡
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The Toilers and the Wayfarers FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Toilers and the Wayfarers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Toilers and the Wayfarers?
The Toilers and the Wayfarers runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was The Toilers and the Wayfarers released?
The Toilers and the Wayfarers was released on March 14, 1997.
Who directed The Toilers and the Wayfarers?
The Toilers and the Wayfarers was directed by Keith Froelich.
Who is in the cast of The Toilers and the Wayfarers?
The Toilers and the Wayfarers stars Matt Klemp as Dieter, Andrew Woodhouse as Phillip and Ralf Schirg as Udo, among 8 credited actors.
Does The Toilers and the Wayfarers have a post-credit scene?
No. The Toilers and the Wayfarers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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