Er kanns nicht lassen (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1962, Er kanns nicht lassen is a comedy and crime film directed by Axel von Ambesser, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Father Brown is only too happy to interfere with the work of the police in solving tricky criminal cases, usually with resounding success. That's why the clergyman is transferred to a sleepy island called Abbott's Rock. At first, nothing happens there, but somehow Father Brown seems to be attracted to crime: Soon a gang of thieves is up to no good on the island. So Brown makes the headlines again, and is punitively transferred once more. This time he finds himself in a quiet Irish millionaire community.
Who’s in it. Er kanns nicht lassen stars Heinz Rühmann as Father Brown, Rudolf Forster as Bishop, Ruth-Maria Kubitschek as Mrs. Holland and Grit Boettcher as Berenice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Er kanns nicht lassen 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 Er kanns nicht lassen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Er kanns nicht lassen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Er kanns nicht lassen (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Er kanns nicht lassen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Er kanns nicht lassen worth watching?
- Er kanns nicht lassen holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Er kanns nicht lassen?
- Er kanns nicht lassen stars Heinz Rühmann, Rudolf Forster, Ruth-Maria Kubitschek, Grit Boettcher and Lina Carstens.
- When was Er kanns nicht lassen released?
- Er kanns nicht lassen was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.