Der Mann, dem man den Namen stahl
During his trip to the city, a naïve man from the countryside falls victim to a thief who steals his wallet. Since all his personal documents were in it, he not only looses his money but also his identity. The thief turns out to be a cunning con man, who uses the papers for his criminal schemes. Soon enough, a warrant is issued, and eventually both men – the thief and the innocent guy – are arrested. But since all the red tape of the government causes even more confusion, the odyssey of the victim searching for his lost identity has just started.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1945 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Wolfgang Staudte |
| Runtime | 82 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.5/10 (2 votes) |
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Der Mann, dem man den Namen stahl has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.5/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1945. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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🎭 Cast
Axel von Ambesser
Fridolin Biedermann
Ruth Lommel
Elvira Sauer
Gretl Schörg
Madame Marlen, Singer
Paul Henckels
Dr. Heimlich
Elisabeth Flickenschildt
Hella
Aribert Wäscher
Polizeikommissär
Hans Hermann Schaufuß
Standesbeamter
Kurt Weitkamp
Heini Bock
Hubert von Meyerinck
Max Vieregg
Ruth Buchardt
Swea
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