Potato Fritz (1976) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1976 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1976, Potato Fritz is a western film directed by Peter Schamoni, running about 94 minutes. “Als der Westen noch jung war” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Potato Fritz (Hardy Kruger) and his friends have moved from Germany to the American Wild West, settling eventually in the Rockies. They are besieged by what appear to them to be hostile Native Americans. Before too long, it becomes clear that the hostiles are in fact a gang of gold thieves. This movie is notable among German-made Westerns for its use of authentic period costumes and firearms.
Who’s in it. Potato Fritz stars Hardy Krüger as Potato Fritz, Stephen Boyd as Bill Ardisson, Anton Diffring as Lieutenant Slade and Friedrich von Ledebur as Martin Ross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Potato Fritz has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Potato Fritz page.
If you liked it. Fans of Potato Fritz tend to enjoy Le Bon, la Brute et le Truand, Django Unchained, Il était une fois dans l'Ouest and …Et pour quelques dollars de plus.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Potato Fritz (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Potato Fritz change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Potato Fritz worth watching?
- Potato Fritz holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Potato Fritz?
- Potato Fritz stars Hardy Krüger, Stephen Boyd, Anton Diffring, Friedrich von Ledebur and Arthur Brauss.
- When was Potato Fritz released?
- Potato Fritz was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.