The Uppercrust (1981)
Original title: Den Tüchtigen gehört die Welt
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This film combines two very different styles: an atmospheric psycho thriller about the ice-cold hired gun (masterfully played by Frank Gorschin), and the bizarre satire of the Austrian TV serial "Kottan ermittelt".
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Franz BuchrieserAdolf KottanWalter DavyPaul Schremser
Lukas ResetaritsLudwig Haumer
Frank GorshinHarry Werner, alias Nash
Nigel DavenportPigelBibiana ZellerDr. Herta AichingerOtto TausigKrammlHans Georg NenningSexshopverkäufer
Erni MangoldWirtin
Hanno PöschlAlfred ReitererKriminalbeamterMovie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · Thriller · CrimeDialogue densityComedyPacingLongDirector preference322165Actor preference179391 · 148503 · 372971Country preferenceUs
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Frequently asked questions about The Uppercrust
What is The Uppercrust about?
This film combines two very different styles: an atmospheric psycho thriller about the ice-cold hired gun (masterfully played by Frank Gorschin), and the bizarre satire of the Austrian TV serial "Kottan ermittelt".
How long is The Uppercrust?
The Uppercrust has a runtime of 153 minutes.