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What a Mess (1982)

Original title: Ein dicker Hund

1982-12-16 · 1h 26m · DE
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Eduard von Bittermagen and his friend Professor Pfiff, indulge in an amusing hobby. They take every opportunity to bet on anything. Their latest bet: Bittermagen claims that his nephew Tommi, a young rascal and the Professor's young daughter Julia will become a couple although the two are actually not crazy about each other. Of course, Pfiff bets against it. But then Bittermagen uses a macabre trick. He acts as if his last hour had come and summons Tommi and Julia to his "deathbed". He offers his immense heritage to both of them-if they solve a problem.

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Franz MarischkaDirector, WriterErich TomekWriter

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Thomas OhrnerThomas OhrnerTommiAnja SchüteAnja SchüteJuliaJohn JürgensJohn JürgensJonnyRenate LangerRenate LangerBeaGunther PhilippGunther PhilippEduard von BittermagenWilly MillowitschWilly MillowitschProfessor PfiffRainer BasedowRainer BasedowOtto BronskiHelga FeddersenHelga FeddersenHelgaHerbert FuxHerbert FuxDr. UhuHeinz SchenkHeinz SchenkKarl-May-RegisseurOtto RetzerOtto RetzerCommissionerFranco AndolfoFranco AndolfoSinger

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DaughterProfessor

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Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityDaughter · ProfessorDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference342287Actor preference347469 · 279744 · 420557

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What is What a Mess about?

Eduard von Bittermagen and his friend Professor Pfiff, indulge in an amusing hobby. They take every opportunity to bet on anything. Their latest bet: Bittermagen claims that his nephew Tommi, a young rascal and the Professor's young daughter Julia will become a couple although the two are actually not crazy about each other. Of course, Pfiff bets against it. But then Bittermagen uses a macabre trick. He acts as if his last hour had come and summons Tommi and Julia to his "deathbed". He offers his immense heritage to both of them-if they solve a problem.

How long is What a Mess?

What a Mess has a runtime of 86 minutes.