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Comedy drama

The Pharmacist (1997): Cast

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The Pharmacist is a 1997 comedy drama directed by Rainer Kaufmann, starring Katja Riemann as Hella Moormann, Jürgen Vogel and August Zirner. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.

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The Pharmacist (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Rainer Kaufmann
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Pharmacist About?

The premise of The Pharmacist without spoilers.

Hella, a thirty‑something pharmacy employee, longs for a genuine partner but is jaded by her penchant for unsuitable men. She meets Levin, a dental student obsessed with cars, and his affluent grandfather takes an instant liking to her. The grandfather proposes altering his will so Levin must marry Hella to inherit the fortune, offering her a fairy‑tale chance at a new life—if she’s willing to seize it.

The Pharmacist Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • dark comedy
  • bare chested male
  • male rear nudity
  • shaved male pubic hair
  • male full frontal nudity
  • shaved pubic hair
  • dentist
  • pharmacy
  • male nudity
  • male frontal nudity
  • irony
  • murder
+6 more
  • fetish
  • car
  • cat
  • poison
  • inheritance
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Pharmacist Cast & Characters

Katja Riemann leads the cast as Hella Moormann, with Jürgen Vogel as Levin Graber and August Zirner as Pawel Siebert. Directed by Rainer Kaufmann; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Rainer Kaufmann

More films directed by Rainer Kaufmann: Weißt du noch?, Und wer nimmt den Hund?, Blaubeerblau and Milchgeld. Ein Kluftingerkrimi.

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The Pharmacist Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “La farmacéutica” and “Den lömska apotekerskan”.

Also known as
  • La farmacéutica
  • Den lömska apotekerskan
  • La farmaceútica

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FAQ

The Pharmacist FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Pharmacist, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Pharmacist?

The Pharmacist runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was The Pharmacist released?

The Pharmacist was released on October 2, 1997.

Who directed The Pharmacist?

The Pharmacist was directed by Rainer Kaufmann.

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Who is in the cast of The Pharmacist?

The Pharmacist stars Katja Riemann as Hella Moormann, Jürgen Vogel as Levin Graber and August Zirner as Pawel Siebert, among 13 credited actors.

Does The Pharmacist have a post-credit scene?

No. The Pharmacist has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Pharmacist in?

The original language of The Pharmacist is German.

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