Der Eheberater (1986)
Overview
A primary school teacher wants to assert his right to his homeland and encounters the stubbornness of civil servants, while a social worker becomes a "marriage counselor" and has dubious experiences with the authorities.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | de |
| Popularity | 0.1666 |
Directed By
Hubert Pöllmann
Crew
Franz Hummel
Hubert Pöllmann
Jürgen Rühr
Joe Buchwald
Maria Venier
Lucian Büeler
Robin Renelt
Steve Leistner
Hubert Pöllmann
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