The Upright Sinner (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film
Released in 1931, The Upright Sinner is a comedy film directed by Fritz Kortner, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Leopold Pichler is a very orderly and trustworthy chief cashier who is asked by his boss to get a large sum of money from the bank which the boss urgently needs on a trip to Vienna. Due to some circumstances, getting the money takes a little longer than expected and the director leaves for Vienna without it. But Pichler sees himself as a reliable man, and so he and his assistant Wittek follow the director to Vienna with the money kept in a bag. In Vienna, the two provincials however are mistaken for guests of the director and spend an evening at a posh night club. But when it transpires that the director actually won't come to the night club that evening, Pichler and Wittek have to pay the bill with the money from the bank. And their subsequent attempts at reimbursing the money lead to situations of ever-increasing hilariousness...
Who’s in it. The Upright Sinner stars Max Pallenberg as Leopold Pichler, Heinz Rühmann as Wittek, Dolly Haas as Hedwig Pichlers-Tochter and Julius Brandt as Geschäftsführer, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Upright Sinner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Upright Sinner tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Upright Sinner (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Upright Sinner change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Upright Sinner?
- The Upright Sinner stars Max Pallenberg, Heinz Rühmann, Dolly Haas, Julius Brandt and Josefine Dora.
- When was The Upright Sinner released?
- The Upright Sinner was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.