Strong times

Movie
Original title	Strong times
Country of production	Germany
original language	German
Publishing year	1988
length	92 minutes
Age rating	FSK 6
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Director	Troublesome times: Otto Retzer , Helmut Fischer Lousy times: Rolf Olsen Crazy times: Klaudi Fröhlich Turbulent times & great times: Siggi Götz Bombing times: Klaudi Merry
script	Troublesome times: Cornelia Willinger Lousy times: Rolf Olsen Crazy times, bombing times & great times: Erich Tomek Turbulent times: Siggi Götz
production	Karl Spiehs , Ludwig Waldleitner
camera	Heinz Hölscher , Franz Xaver Lederle
cut	Ute Albrecht-Lovell
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Troublesome times: Helmut Fischer : Himself Gerd Lohmeyer : Postman Monika Baumgartner : woman on the street Gisela Schneeberger : saleswoman Ernst Cohen : Man at the beer stand Hans Brenner : construction worker Bettina Redlich : woman on the street Ilse Neubauer : woman in telephone booth Gert Burkard : Motorists Peter Rappenglück : Drivers Toni Netzle : Mrs. Lousy times: H.-J. Kulenkampff : Hans-Joachim Jennings Otto Schenk : Eugen Doleschal Crazy times: Rudi Carrell : Himself Gerd Dudenhöffer : Hannes Blech Tatjana Šimić : Christa Hias : Himself Rainer Basedow : Man Marijke Amado : Woman Volker Prechtel : hospital employee Turbulent times: Zachi Noy : Frank Margit Geissler : Lilo Hansi Kraus : friend Ottfried Fischer : Willie Bombing times: Karl Dall : Sheikh Abudallha David Hasselhoff : David Isa Haller : Suleika Julia Kent : Jessica Norman Manfred Lehmann : Servant Andreas Kovac-Zemen : Servant Great times: Dey Young : Dey Christine Schuberth : Trude Klaus Stiglmeier : Man Michael Winslow : Mike Wolfgang Fierek : Peter

Strong Times is a comedic German episode film from 1988. It premiered on May 12, 1988 in Germany.

overview

The film consists of several small episodes that take place in and around Munich and that were staged with a large cast of stars at the time. In addition to the actors Hans-Joachim Kulenkampff , Helmut Fischer , Hans Brenner and Gisela Schneeberger , well-known comedians such as Karl Dall , der Hias , Ottfried Fischer and Gerd Dudenhöffer appeared. The television presenters Rudi Carrell and Marijke Amado were also seen in supporting roles. For showmaster Rudi Carrell it was the first film appearance in 15 years.

Other roles included: Christine Schuberth , Otto Schenk , Volker Prechtel , Margit Geissler , Monika Baumgartner , Isa Haller and Wolfgang Fierek , as well as international actors and entertainers such as Michael Winslow , David Hasselhoff and Dey Young . The cutscenes were filled with the monkey from the music show Ronny's Pop Show , as this show was produced by the same film company. The individual episodes were directed by Otto Retzer , Rolf Olsen , Klaudi Fröhlich and Siggi Götz .

After its premiere in 1988, the film was released on video in October 1988 and was first cut on January 1, 1991 on RTL Plus's program, with the interludes with the monkey removed.

Episodes

Troublesome times

Everyone in Munich knows the actor Helmut Fischer , who became known as Monaco Franze . He fits into this life, is always nice to everyone, writes autograph cards and tries to help when asked. Only himself does not make this special role happy.

Lousy times

The chamber actor Hans-Joachim Jennings has to realize that his crush just wanted to take him out. So he orders a bottle of plant poison from the florist Eugen Doleschal to put an end to his life. But the florist's undisguised greed for his inheritance reawakens his will to live.

Crazy times

Hias finds the attractive Christa in Rudi Carrell's Show Single Seeks Single . He drives to Gran Canaria to get to know her , but has the annoying competitor Hannes Blech as a competitor.

Turbulent times

When a water pipe bursts, beautiful Lilo floods her neighbor Frank's apartment. When trying to help her, he locks himself out of his apartment. When her first lover shows up, he hides under the bed, where he soon has company.

Bad times

The chemist David has found a pill that turns water into gasoline. Sheikh Abudallah fears for his oil business and makes him a million dollar offer, and the attractive Jessica persuades him to accept the offer.

Great times

The adored rock lady Dey actually only wanted to sponsor a baby, which is effective in the press, but Mike gets caught up in her love story through the wrong computer mediation.

Songs

• Boney M : Daddy Cool ; Ma Baker ; Hootay! Hooray! It's a Holi Holiday
• Precious Wilson : If I loved you
• Eruption (feat. Precious Wilson): Go Johnnie Go (Keep On Walking John B.)
• Chris Denning: Jamaica Farewell
• Soundtrac Band ( Drafi Deutscher ): Tiger Eyes ; Ich liebe dich
• Manny Band: Ha Ha Said the Clown
• Karl Dall : Millions of women love me
• Orchestra Cliff Carpenter: Everything has an end, only the sausage has two

Reviews

“Six loosely lined up comedy episodes with some popular film and television actors, of which only two are short stories that are comedy quality. Otherwise very undemanding entertainment. "

- film service

Web links

• Tough Times in the Internet Movie Database (English)
• Strong times at Filmportal.de

Individual evidence

1. ^ Strong times in the Lexicon of International Films , accessed on July 4, 2008