The Uppercrust (1981): Cast
The Uppercrust is a 1981 comedy thriller directed by Peter Patzak, starring Franz Buchrieser as Adolf Kottan, Frank Gorshin and Nigel Davenport. It runs 2 hours 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 33m (153 min)
- Director
- Peter Patzak
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Baytide Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Uppercrust About?
The premise of The Uppercrust without spoilers.
The film fuses two contrasting approaches: a moody, atmospheric psychothriller centered on an ice‑cold hired assassin portrayed with precision by Frank Gorschin, and a surreal, off‑beat satire that riffs on the Austrian TV series “Kottan ermittelt,” creating a uniquely tense yet absurd cinematic experience.
The Uppercrust Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- female nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- vienna austria
- shot in the head
- san francisco california
- prologue
- politics
- police
- policeman
- patrol car
- one legged man
- neo noir
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- murder
- killer
- in joke
- hostage
- highway patrol
- government corruption
- episodic structure
- double cross
- death
- crutches
- construction
- con man
- blackmail
- claim in title
- underworld
- sniper
- shot in the neck
- prank
- exploding car
- bribe
- black humor
- mob
- gang
- sex industry
- hitman
- corruption
- independent film
The Uppercrust Cast & Characters
Franz Buchrieser leads the cast as Adolf Kottan, with Frank Gorshin as Harry Werner, alias Nash and Nigel Davenport as Pigel. Directed by Peter Patzak; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Patzak
- Franz Buchrieser as Adolf Kottan
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Frank Gorshin as Harry Werner, alias Nash -
Nigel Davenport as Pigel - Erni Mangold as Wirtin
Also Starring in The Uppercrust
· 7 more- Otto Tausig Kramml
- Bibiana Zeller Dr. Herta Aichinger
- Lukas Resetarits Ludwig Haumer
- Hanno Pöschl
- Walter Davy Paul Schremser
- Hans Georg Nenning Sexshopverkäufer
- Alfred Reiterer Kriminalbeamter
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The Uppercrust FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Uppercrust, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Uppercrust?
The Uppercrust runs 2 hours 33 minutes (153 minutes).
When was The Uppercrust released?
The Uppercrust was released on September 17, 1981.
Who directed The Uppercrust?
The Uppercrust was directed by Peter Patzak.
More films by Peter Patzak Who is in the cast of The Uppercrust?
The Uppercrust stars Franz Buchrieser as Adolf Kottan, Frank Gorshin as Harry Werner, alias Nash and Nigel Davenport as Pigel, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Uppercrust have a post-credit scene?
No. The Uppercrust has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Uppercrust in?
The original language of The Uppercrust is German.
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