Max der Taschendieb (1962)
Overview
Max, a small time pick-pocket, has nothing to do with the ‘big’ crimes. But then he must find the murderer of Fred, his wife's brother.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | de |
| Popularity | 1.431 |
Directed By
Imo Moszkowicz
Crew
Walter Boos
Claus Hardt
Martin Böttcher
Utz Utermann
István Békeffy
Hans Jacoby
Albert Benitz
Imo Moszkowicz
TOP CAST
Heinz Rühmann
Max Schilling
Elfie Pertramer
Pauline Schilling
Hans Clarin
Fred
Ruth Stephan
Desiree
Hans Hessling
Arthur
Lotte Ledl
Lizzy
Benno Sterzenbach
Charly Gibbons
Harald Maresch
Joe
Frithjof Vierock
Egon Schilling
Helga Anders
Brigitte
Arno Assmann
Polizeiinsp. Friedrich
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