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Max and Moritz (film)

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Max and Moritz (German: Max und Moritz) is a 1956 German musical film directed by Norbert Schultze. It stars Kristian Schultze and Norbert Schultze junior as the title characters. The film premiered on 28 September 1956 at Uhlenhorst Lichtspiele in Hamburg.[1]

Directed byNorbert Schultze
Written by
Produced byAlfred Förster
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Max und Moritz
Directed byNorbert Schultze
Written by
Based on
Produced byAlfred Förster
Starring
Cinematography
  • Fritz Lehmann
  • Ted Kornowicz
Edited byAnnelies Kriegar
Music byNorbert Schultze
Production
company
Förster Film
Release date
  • 28 September 1956 (1956-09-28)
Running time
73 minutes
CountryGermany
LanguageGerman
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Plot

A poet and a lady narrate the story of the rogues Max and Moritz. The film is largely based on the original story Max and Moritz by humorist Wilhelm Busch.

Cast

  • Kristian Schultze – Moritz
  • Norbert Schultze junior – Max
  • Harry Wüstenhagen – The Poet
  • Edith Elsholtz – The Woman
  • Erika Nymgau-Odemar – The Widow
  • Günther E. Bein – The Tailor
  • Walther Diehl – The Teacher
  • Gregor F. Ehlers – The Uncle
  • Wulf Rittscher – The Baker
  • Rolf Menke – The Farmer
  • Wolfgang Erich Parge – The Miller

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