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Zur Hölle mit den Paukern (1968): Cast

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Zur Hölle mit den Paukern is a 1968 comedy directed by Werner Jacobs, starring Hansi Kraus as Pepe Nietnagel, Uschi Glas and Georg Thomalla. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Zur Hölle mit den Paukern (1968) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Werner Jacobs
Genre
Comedy
Original language
German
After the credits
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The story

What Is Zur Hölle mit den Paukern About?

The premise of Zur Hölle mit den Paukern without spoilers.

Pepe Nietnagel and his classmates at Mommsen school devise elaborate schemes to avoid any real studying—faking suicides, triggering air‑raid sirens, hijacking the director’s new broadcast system. Their antics get their teacher sent to a sanatorium, and the substitute they receive turns out to be surprisingly decent.

Zur Hölle mit den Paukern Themes & Keywords

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  • car
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  • volkswagen
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  • school
  • prank
  • classroom
  • ritual
  • public humiliation
  • fall
  • explosion
  • dinner
  • based on book
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Cast & crew

Zur Hölle mit den Paukern Cast & Characters

Hansi Kraus leads the cast as Pepe Nietnagel, with Uschi Glas as Marion Nietnagel and Georg Thomalla as Kurt Nietnagel. Directed by Werner Jacobs; 22 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Werner Jacobs

More films directed by Werner Jacobs: Schwarzwaldfahrt aus Liebeskummer, The Flying Classroom, Unser Willi ist der Beste and Morgen fällt die Schule aus.

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Zur Hölle mit den Paukern FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Zur Hölle mit den Paukern, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Zur Hölle mit den Paukern?

Zur Hölle mit den Paukern runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Zur Hölle mit den Paukern released?

Zur Hölle mit den Paukern was released on April 3, 1968.

Who directed Zur Hölle mit den Paukern?

Zur Hölle mit den Paukern was directed by Werner Jacobs.

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Who is in the cast of Zur Hölle mit den Paukern?

Zur Hölle mit den Paukern stars Hansi Kraus as Pepe Nietnagel, Uschi Glas as Marion Nietnagel and Georg Thomalla as Kurt Nietnagel, among 22 credited actors.

Does Zur Hölle mit den Paukern have a post-credit scene?

No. Zur Hölle mit den Paukern has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Zur Hölle mit den Paukern in?

The original language of Zur Hölle mit den Paukern is German.

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