The Baldheaded Gang (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1963, The Baldheaded Gang is a drama and crime film directed by Richard Groschopp, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. August 1961. The former Foreign Legionnaire, King, has collected a gang of hooligans, with whom he creates mischief in the GDR. After some careless work on a construction site, an event during which two people lose their lives, they move to a campsite on the Baltic Sea. With sputtering mopeds, loud radios, and occasional outbursts, the gang makes the vacationers' lives living hell. Unfortunately for them, Lieutenant Czernik discovers the connection between them and the accident at the construction site. To stop them from fleeing to West Berlin, Lieutenant Czernik and the police need to arrest them, one at a time, with King as the last.
Who’s in it. The Baldheaded Gang stars Ulrich Thein as Leutnant Lothar Czernik, Thomas Weisgerber as King, Rolf Römer as Johle and Arno Wyzniewski as Conny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Baldheaded Gang has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Baldheaded Gang page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Baldheaded Gang tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Baldheaded Gang (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Baldheaded Gang change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Baldheaded Gang worth watching?
- The Baldheaded Gang holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Baldheaded Gang?
- The Baldheaded Gang stars Ulrich Thein, Thomas Weisgerber, Rolf Römer, Arno Wyzniewski and Paul Berndt.
- When was The Baldheaded Gang released?
- The Baldheaded Gang was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.