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Die kleine Niederdorfoper
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Die kleine Niederdorfoper

1978-01-01 · 144 min · ★ 4.2

Comedy · Crime · Music

Farmer Heiri has sold his calf and celebrates his temporary wealth in the big city. But in doing so he is confronted with many temptations and dangers: pickpockets, second-rate artists and prostitutes who all try to grab the money of this naive man from Hausen. A 1978 recording of the well-known Zurich boulevard theatre piece.

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Directors
Jörg Schneider
Production companies
Praesens-Film
Countries
Switzerland
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ruedi WalterRuedi WalterHeiri
Margrit RainerMargrit RainerIrma, die Serviertochter
Ines TorelliInes TorelliOlly Moreen
Inigo GalloInigo GalloAndré
Jörg SchneiderJörg SchneiderRöbeli Schneider
Peter W. StaubPeter W. StaubShaagi Baumann
Valerie SteinmannValerie SteinmannMargrit Baumann
Fay KaufmannRuth Baumann

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