Manta - Der Film
Life is tough on car fanatic Fred. As soon as he has convinced the beautiful hairdresser Tina, he wins an Opel Manta in a raffle and is rid of the lady immediately. From now on, Tina prefers to turn to the photographer Phil. He has what Fred always wanted: a Golf GTI. To make matters worse, he now has to listen to the mocking remarks of his fellow men at every traffic light. But Fred doesn't give up. He finally finds support in the Manta Club. In a big race he finally wants to put his rival GTI-Phil in his place.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1991 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Peter Timm |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.7/10 (42 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a comedy around the absurd rivalry between car subcultures, relying on the iconic Opel Manta as a symbol of misplaced pride and social aspiration. It explores the protagonist's journey from ridicule to belonging through a series of exaggerated, gearhead-centric misadventures.
What lingers after the engine noise fades is a silly, period-specific charm that celebrates automotive obsession with a straight face. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Peter Timm
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With friends and snacks for a dose of early-90s German car culture comedy.
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