Die Halbzarte (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1959, Die Halbzarte is a comedy film directed by Rolf Thiele, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of the Dassau family, a family of artists: Frau Dassau is a composer, her husband is a writer, and their children are equally gifted as painters, poets and musicians. But unfortunately, no one wants to invest money in their art. The family is about to starve when Nicole comes up with a marvelous idea: She is going to write the "most scandalous book", the sex memoirs of a teenager. For this, she hides under the pseudonym of Eva. The book becomes an enormous success indeed, but Nicole's parents are decent people, and the public interest in their sluttish daughter begins to bother them. Things begin to get even more unpleasant when Nicole falls in love with an American publisher who'd prefer a virgin…
Who’s in it. Die Halbzarte stars Romy Schneider as Nicole Dassau, Magda Schneider as Mutter Dassau, Josef Meinrad as Vater Dassau and Carlos Thompson as Erwin Dott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Die Halbzarte has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Halbzarte page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die Halbzarte tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Die Halbzarte (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Die Halbzarte change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Die Halbzarte worth watching?
- Die Halbzarte holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Die Halbzarte?
- Die Halbzarte stars Romy Schneider, Magda Schneider, Josef Meinrad, Carlos Thompson and Gertraud Jesserer.
- When was Die Halbzarte released?
- Die Halbzarte was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.