Dällebach Kari (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1970, Dällebach Kari is a notable film directed by Kurt Früh.
What it’s about. Karl Tellenbach, called "Dällebach Kari", was one of Bern’s legendary characters at the beginning of the 20th century. Born with a strong hare lip which left him disfigured and gave his voice a peculiarl nasal tone, he devoted his entire life trying to get people to laugh with him instead of at him. Ultimately, his despairing at ever becoming accepted as a fellow man coupled with unrequited love made his life tragic, culminating in his suicide at age 54. His jokes are still well known today.
Who’s in it. Dällebach Kari stars Walo Lüönd as Karl Tellenbach, Lukas Ammann as Basler Nationalrat, Annemarie Düringer as Frau Jenny and Ellen Widmann as Rosa Tellenbach, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Dällebach Kari 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 Dällebach Kari page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dällebach Kari (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dällebach Kari change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dällebach Kari worth watching?
- Dällebach Kari holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dällebach Kari?
- Dällebach Kari stars Walo Lüönd, Lukas Ammann, Annemarie Düringer, Ellen Widmann and Hans Gaugler.
- When was Dällebach Kari released?
- Dällebach Kari was released in 1970.