The Case of Mr. Spalt(1988)
The filmmaker René Perraudin made five comedic short films with Otto Sander in the leading role and knits them into a feature film.
Movie: The Case of Mr. Spalt
Top 10 Billed Cast
Otto Spalt
Reporter Schnellwindt
Maria Loria
Tamara
Edgar
Der Regisseur
Frau Spalt
Prof. Pruefspitz
Bobby Steinbeck
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The filmmaker René Perraudin made five comedic short films with Otto Sander in the leading role and knits them into a feature film.
Release Date
1988-03-25
Average
9.3
Rating:
4.7 startsTagline
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Languages:
Deutsch
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