Private Schulz (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Series · ★ 5.3
Released in 1981, Private Schulz is a crime, comedy, drama and war & politics series.
What it’s about. Private Schulz is a six-part 1981 television comedy-drama serial written by Jack Pulman and produced for BBC Two. It stars Michael Elphick in the title role, with Ian Richardson, Tony Caunter, Billie Whitelaw, Billy Murray, and Mark Wingett. Set primarily in Germany, during and immediately following World War II, fraudster and petty criminal Gerhard Schulz is forced to serve in the SS. In a story based on the real, though unrealised, plot by the Germans known as Operation Bernhard, Schulz tricks the Nazis into making counterfeit British £5 notes, millions of which will be used to destroy the British economy.
Who’s in it. Private Schulz stars Michael Elphick as Gerhard Schulz, Ian Richardson as Major Neuheim, Cyril Shaps as Solly and Billie Whitelaw as Bertha Freyer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Private Schulz has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Private Schulz page.
If you liked it. Fans of Private Schulz tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Private Schulz (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Private Schulz change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Private Schulz worth watching?
- Private Schulz holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, comedy, drama and war & politics. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Private Schulz?
- Private Schulz stars Michael Elphick, Ian Richardson, Cyril Shaps, Billie Whitelaw and Terence Suffolk.
- When was Private Schulz released?
- Private Schulz was released in 1981.