Manta - the film

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Movie
Original title Manta - the film
Manta the film.svg
Country of production Germany
original language German
Publishing year 1991
length 89 minutes
Age rating FSK 0
Rod
Director Peter Timm
script Michael Arnal , Xao Seffcheque
production Hanno Huth
music Andreas Dorau , Tommi Eckart
camera Otto Kirchhoff
cut Pia Fritsche
occupation

Manta - The Film is a German action comedy from 1991 produced by Royal Film and directed by Peter Timm. It came into German cinemas four weeks before Manta, Manta , which also has the Opel Manta as its theme. It was released in theaters on September 19, 1991. The film received the FBW rating “valuable” and made it to number 1 on the German cinema charts and stayed there for several weeks. More than a million viewers were counted, making the Senator production the most successful cinema film produced in Germany in 1991. It was only in 1992 that Manta, Manta could catch up with these visitor numbers. On the occasion of its two-year existence, the pay-TV broadcaster Premiere broadcast the comedy unencrypted during prime time . In addition, there were more than 40 broadcasts on television afterwards.

action

Manfred Grabowski, a 17-year-old apprentice, is currently getting his driver's license with the manta driving instructor Theo. In order to impress his fellow (driving) student Tina and his friend Sven, who are both in the Golf Club, he wants to buy a Golf GTI as soon as possible . That's why he even delivers brochures. On one of these errands, his friend Sven guides him to the squash center. With his gentlemanly behavior, he impresses Tina, who was previously arrogant, so much that she takes him as a friend. One day before his 18th birthday, he wins a pimped up Opel Manta from a puzzle solution given by his mother. Although he is ashamed of the Manta, he has no choice but to pick up Tina with it, since his father has invested his savings for two years. On the way to and from the golf club establishment, the two of them are so mocked about the car that Tina turns to Phil and accompanies him home.

When Manfred believes his Tina is lost to Phil, who wants to advertise her as a nude photo model, he furiously scratches Phil's golf hood and is slapped by Tina. He races into the night, stops at the old factory site and floods his car with gasoline. Just before the flames of the petrol fuse reach the car, it is saved from the fire by a mysterious three-axle black manta pushing it gently. At the wheel of the black Manta sat the auto mechanic Sascha, whom he had visited before placing a sales advertisement in order to get a Golf GTI in exchange for the Manta. However, the attempt to place an advertisement ends with the admission to the Mantaclub, as the typist for the classified ad acceptance is also the secretary and immediately signs the admission form for him to sign. Although he only wants to get rid of his car, he is ceremoniously accepted after passing the theoretical and practical test. Due to Phil's intervention, the celebration no longer takes place.

His attack on the manta rays escalated into a scuffle between the clubs. Driving instructor Theo calms the heated minds by proposing a "Golf versus Manta" race to settle the dispute - not without ulterior motives, as he has by far the most powerful vehicle. But Sascha gives Manfred the starting place with the ominous 300 hp Manta. The race begins and seems lost when Phil drives Manfred away and the Manta crashes into an excavator shovel. Tina tells Phil to stop to check on Manfred. But when he is against it, there is an argument, Phil's golf overturns and goes up in flames. Manfred then stops with the torn open Manta on three wheels at the scene of the accident and rescues Tina from the burning wreck. So he doesn't win the race, but their affection and the recognition of the members of both clubs.

production

The three-axle Manta shown in the film was built by the Swiss stunt coordinator François Doge. There were three copies, one of which was destroyed while filming. The Bavaria-Filmtour bought a copy and exhibited it in Grünwald, where the car stood outdoors for years and eventually rotted away. Its whereabouts are unknown, as is that of the third car, which was divided lengthways and was still drivable.

Soundtrack

In 1991 a soundtrack double LP and CD was released, which includes music from the film and other related pieces. The title track of the film Manta '91 by Norbert und die Feiglinge opens the double album. Other titles are Golf GTI from the Fantastischen Vier . In addition, during the course of the film you can hear Marianne Rosenberg with He belongs to me , Golden Earring with Radar Love and Helge Schneider with ladi-ladi-ho , and Matthias Reim with his song Verdammt, I love you . At the end of the film you can hear Go (Woodtick Mix) by Moby and a cover of Europe's The Final Countdown . However, are not played in the film, among others, The Power of Snap! , Here comes Kurt from Frank Zander , I'm Martin, ne ... ?! by Diether Krebs and the Lassie Singers .

Tracks:

media

The UFA released the film on March 18, 1992 on VHS video cassette. Since January 13, 2004 it has also been available on DVD. The soundtrack double LP / CD / cassette was released by Sony Music Entertainment .

criticism

"Comedic story about the 'Manta cult' and the corresponding jokes - accurate to the scene, professionally staged and with a perfect action sequence."

- Lexicon of international film

The German Film and Media Evaluation FBW in Wiesbaden awarded the film the title valuable.

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Certificate of release for Manta - The Film . Voluntary self-regulation of the film industry , September 2008 (PDF; test number: 66 560 DVD).
  2. ↑ Manta - The Movie, double LP soundtrack
  3. ↑ Manta - The Movie. In: Lexicon of International Films . Film service , accessed May 12, 2016 .Template: LdiF / Maintenance / Access used 

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