Der Tölpel (1986): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1986 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1986, Der Tölpel is a drama and krimi film directed by Michel Deville, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Each evening, four men – a doctor, a journalist, a professor and a merchant – meet up in a deserted bar to play cards. As they play, the bar’s owner, her downtrodden barman (nicknamed “le paltoquet”) and a strange woman in white watch from a distance. One night, the card game is disturbed when a police inspector suddenly appears and declares that a dead body has been found nearby. Certain that one of the four men is the murderer, the inspector starts his investigation. All the evidence suggests that the doctor did the deed, but we soon learn that nothing is quite what it seems…
Who’s in it. Der Tölpel stars Fanny Ardant as Mlle Lotte, Daniel Auteuil as le journaliste, Richard Bohringer as le docteur and Philippe Léotard as Kaufmann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Der Tölpel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Tölpel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Tölpel tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Der Tölpel (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Tölpel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Der Tölpel worth watching?
- Der Tölpel holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krimi. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der Tölpel?
- Der Tölpel stars Fanny Ardant, Daniel Auteuil, Richard Bohringer, Philippe Léotard and Jeanne Moreau.
- When was Der Tölpel released?
- Der Tölpel was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.