Deckname Dennis (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1997, Deckname Dennis is a documentary film directed by Thomas Frickel, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Dennis, an American private eye, is sent to Germany to find out as much as possible about typical Germans and typically German behaviour. Disguised as a TV reporter he sets sail for Germany where we follow him interviewing a wide variety of people, from politicians and intellectuals to policemen, demonstrants and ordinary people in the street. All this, however, is not what the film is really about, for "Deckname Dennis" is actually a satirical documentary about all those extremely odd people, groups and societies whose attitudes and behaviour are far too outrageous for anybody to take seriously. Therefore ALL the documentary bits are real, i.e. the people really thought they were being interviewed by an American reporter, and so they gladly presented an insight into their beliefs, ideas and goals.
Who’s in it. Deckname Dennis stars Dennis R.D. Mascarenas as Dennis, Elisabeth Noelle-Neumann as Herself, Norbert Geis as Himself and Heinrich Lummer as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Deckname Dennis has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deckname Dennis page.
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- Where can I watch Deckname Dennis (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Deckname Dennis change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Deckname Dennis worth watching?
- Deckname Dennis holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Deckname Dennis?
- Deckname Dennis stars Dennis R.D. Mascarenas, Elisabeth Noelle-Neumann, Norbert Geis and Heinrich Lummer.
- When was Deckname Dennis released?
- Deckname Dennis was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.