Durch dick und dünn (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film
Released in 1987, Durch dick und dünn is a comedy film directed by Margareta Heinrich, running about 93 minutes. “Satiric feminist film” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eva, a successful publicity executive, has weight problems. In spite of diets and starvation cures she is overcome frequently by attacks of compulsive eating so that all resolutions and efforts to reduce weight are of no avail. She becomes more and more frustrated. Her new boyfriend Thomas does his best to pep her up but it doesn't help her self esteem. Finally, after she ditches her date with Thomas because she can't find the right dress to wear, she flies into a rage and -in an act of self-liberation- throws her clothes and scale through a closed window.
Who’s in it. Durch dick und dünn stars Michaela Pilss as Eva, Helmut Berger as Thomas, Renate Jett as Sabine and Johannes Silberschneider as Robert, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Durch dick und dünn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Durch dick und dünn tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
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- Where can I watch Durch dick und dünn (1987)?
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- Who stars in Durch dick und dünn?
- Durch dick und dünn stars Michaela Pilss, Helmut Berger, Renate Jett, Johannes Silberschneider and Franz Suhrada.
- When was Durch dick und dünn released?
- Durch dick und dünn was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.