Otto - The Movie
Watch TrailerEast Friesian Otto moves to the big city Hamburg. There he gets into trouble with a loan shark and needs to find a way to impress his love interest Silvia.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Otto - Der Film |
| Year | 1985 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Xaver Schwarzenberger |
| Runtime | 85 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.5/10 (141 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its comedy from the clash of rural innocence and urban cynicism, relying heavily on Otto Waalkes' iconic slapstick performance and grotesque situational humor. It explores the absurd lengths an outsider will go to for love and survival.
Those who tire of subtlety will find joy in this relentless parade of gags and visual puns. What lingers after the credits is the sheer energy of its unapologetically silly spirit. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Xaver Schwarzenberger
Best Watched
Best enjoyed with friends, snacks, and a complete suspension of disbelief.
🎭 Cast
Otto Waalkes
Otto / Otto's Father (voice) / Otto's Mother (voice) / Mr. Astrid (voice)
Elisabeth Wiedemann
Consul Von Kohlen und Reibach
Sky du Mont
Ernesto
Jessika Cardinahl
Silvia von Kohlen und Reibach
Peter Kuiper
Shark
Andreas Mannkopff
Haenlein
Gottfried John
Sonnemann
Karl Lieffen
Flopmann
Tilly Lauenstein
Dame
Karl Schönböck
Bodo Fürst Marckbiss
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