Three Crazy Jerks (1987): Cast
Three Crazy Jerks is a 1987 romantic comedy directed by Franz Josef Gottlieb, starring Thomas Gottschalk as Ricky, Pierre Brice and Dey Young. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Franz Josef Gottlieb
- Original language
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German - Studio
- K.S. Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Three Crazy Jerks About?
The premise of Three Crazy Jerks without spoilers.
Ricky, Walter and Edmund are three chaotic daydreamers fired from a new Winnetou film. En route to the next town they meet Rosi and each falls for her. After a night together Rosi learns she’s pregnant, leaving all three as possible fathers. Awaiting a paternity test, men scramble to support Rosi and raise money for the baby, resorting to schemes.
Three Crazy Jerks Themes & Keywords
· 42 tags- german humor
- promiscuity
- pregnancy
- pregnant woman
- sexuality
- parody comedy
- money
- giant stuffed rabbit
- little dog
- broken down car
- reference to steven spielberg
- reference to rambo
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- street vendor
- comedy of intrigue
- fake priest
- reference to rod stewart
- reference to miami vice
- drunken
- blonde
- film within a film
- reference to john wayne
- reference to federico fellini
- opera
- mariachi band
- roman costume
- christmas
- mall
- reference to mad max
- boat racing
- reference to tanganyika lake
- motorcycle
- false fire alarm
- woman dancing
- friendship
- broken arm
- baby toy
- pickles
- woman in childbirth
- casino
- tuxedo
- dump truck
- spoof
Three Crazy Jerks Cast & Characters
Thomas Gottschalk leads the cast as Ricky, with Pierre Brice as Winnetou and Dey Young as Rosi Sommer. Directed by Franz Josef Gottlieb; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Franz Josef Gottlieb
- Thomas Gottschalk as Ricky
- Pierre Brice as Winnetou
- Dey Young as Rosi Sommer
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Michael Winslow as Walker
Also Starring in Three Crazy Jerks
· 17 more- Herbert Fux Dosser
- Ulrich Beiger Salesman
- Harald Leipnitz Director
- Ottfried Fischer Cook
- Ernst H. Hilbich Agent
- Ludwig Haas Hotel Manager
- Ossy Kolmann Pharmacist
- Dieter Augustin Schroeder
- Helmut Fischer Schmidgruber
- Julia Kent
- Jean-Marie Pfaff Themselves
- Peter Göller
- Hans Georg Panczak Motorfreak
- Peter Settgast
- Erwin Neuwirth
- Hanns Eybl
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More from Franz Josef Gottlieb
More films directed by Franz Josef Gottlieb: She’s 19 and Ready, Hurra, die Schwedinnen sind da, Popcorn and Ice Cream and Joy of Flying.
Three Crazy Jerks Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Lovable Zanies” and “Locos novios”.
- Also known as
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- Lovable Zanies
- Locos novios
- Zaertliche Chaoten
- Něžní zmatkáři
- Нежные растяпы
- Locos novios para Rosi
- Tökkelütött trió
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Three Crazy Jerks FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Three Crazy Jerks, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Three Crazy Jerks?
Three Crazy Jerks runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Three Crazy Jerks released?
Three Crazy Jerks was released on August 20, 1987.
Who directed Three Crazy Jerks?
Three Crazy Jerks was directed by Franz Josef Gottlieb.
More films by Franz Josef Gottlieb Who is in the cast of Three Crazy Jerks?
Three Crazy Jerks stars Thomas Gottschalk as Ricky, Pierre Brice as Winnetou and Dey Young as Rosi Sommer, among 21 credited actors.
Does Three Crazy Jerks have a post-credit scene?
No. Three Crazy Jerks has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Three Crazy Jerks in?
The original language of Three Crazy Jerks is German.
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