Otto - Der Außerfriesische (1989)
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- 1h 32min
- Comedy, Romance
- 13 Jul 1989 (West Germany)
- Movie
Otto is the only one who is able to save his Frisian homeland, but he needs the help of his brother, who is abroad. But when his brother does not want to fulfill what he has sworn to do, Otto tries to convince him.
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| Otto Waalkes | ... |
Otto Gross / Benno Gross
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| Barbara May | ... |
Frauke
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Hans Peter Hallwachs | ... |
Grödel
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| Volkmar Kleinert | ... |
J.R. Van Devil
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| Arnold Marquis | ... |
Baron von Platt
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Christine Neubauer | ... |
Frieda
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Anthony Guzman | ... |
El Cucaracho
(as Tony Guzman)
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Uwe Hacker | ... |
Herr im Flugzeug
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| Wolfgang Zerlett | ... |
Brach
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| Hansi Jochmann | ... |
Karin
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Claudia Lehmann | ... |
Gisela
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Sabine Wagner | ... |
Anna
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Horst Tomayer | ... |
Jan
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René Geney | ... |
Kellner im Konzern
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Wilken F. Dincklage | ... |
Grabscher
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Elisabeth Goebel | ... |
Krabbenpulerin
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Rudolf Frickau | ... |
Bürgermeister
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H.R. Fröhlich | ... |
Assessor
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Maximilian Rüthlein | ... |
Referendar
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Rudolf Unger | ... |
Pastor
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Werner Lustig | ... |
Schäfer
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Walter Jacob | ... |
Fischer
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Hans Böhrs | ... |
Fährmann
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Imke Eckart | ... |
Ottos Mutter
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Heinrich Kunst | ... |
Opa
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Harry Rogers | ... |
Lamotta
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Joe Colligan | ... |
1. Bodyguard
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Chas Casaverde | ... |
2. Bodyguard
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Leo Casino | ... |
Taxidriver
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Robert Moss | ... |
Filmcrew
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John Zambito | ... |
Filmcrew
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| Robert Deacon | ... |
Filmcrew
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Tessroy Phillips | ... |
1. Gangmember
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Nelson González | ... |
2. Gangmember
(as Nelson Gonzalez)
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George Ortuzar | ... |
3. Gangmember
(as George O.)
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Tony Greadington | ... |
Waiter in Disco
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Anthony H. Pagola | ... |
Bouncer
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Nandi | ... |
Hooker
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Iris Santiago | ... |
Hooker
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Fay Martinez | ... |
Hooker
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Anita Griffith-Shay | ... |
Disco Dancer
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| Steffi Graf | ... |
Self
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Katharina Brauren | ... |
Self
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Vicco von Bülow | ... |
Self
(as Loriot)
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Peter Kirchberger | ... |
El Cucaracho / Lamotta / Autocomputer (uncredited) (voice)
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| Manis the Orangutan | ... |
Orang-Utan (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Reent Reins | ... |
Mr. Miami (uncredited) (voice)
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Directed by
| Marijan David Vajda | ... | (as Marijan Vajda) |
| Otto Waalkes | ||
Written by
| Bernd Eilert | ... | (writer) and |
| Robert Gernhardt | ... | (writer) and |
| Pit Knorr | ... | (writer) (as Peter Knorr) and |
| Otto Waalkes | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Willy Egger | ... | executive producer |
| Hans-Otto Mertens | ... | co-producer |
| Horst Wendlandt | ... | producer |
Music by
| Thomas Kukuck | ||
| Christoph Leis-Bendorff | ||
Cinematography by
| Egon Werdin | ||
Editing by
| Jutta Hering | ||
Editorial Department
| Surati Seidler | ... | assistant editor (as Wiebke Surati Seidler) |
Casting By
| Angela Marquis | ||
Production Design by
| Albrecht Konrad | ||
| Christoph Schneider | ||
Costume Design by
| Anne Hoffmann | ||
Makeup Department
| Martina Angeletti | ... | makeup artist |
| Linda Zibelli | ... | makeup artist: Miami, USA |
Production Management
| Adrienne Bourbeau | ... | production manager: Miami, USA |
| Hartmut Fischer | ... | unit manager |
| Christoph Moritz Hänska | ... | unit manager |
| Jürgen Kussatz | ... | production manager |
| Günther Russ | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Wieland Liebske | ... | assistant director |
| Patty Simonetta | ... | second assistant director: Miami |
| Renate Westphal-Lorenz | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Larry Goodwin Sr. | ... | property master: Miami (as Larry Goodwin) |
| Philipp Hübner | ... | carpenter |
| Wolfgang Kallnischkies | ... | property master |
| Bernhard Kamratowski | ... | props |
| Heinz-Günter Körner | ... | props (as Heinz-Günther Körner) |
| Nine Nielebock | ... | props |
| Mario Stock | ... | art director: USA / property master |
Sound Department
| Detlev Fichtner | ... | sound |
| Andreas Walther | ... | sound assistant |
Special Effects by
| Roland Tropp | ... | special effects |
| Harry Wiessenhaan | ... | special effects (as Harry Wissenhaan) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Cara Campbell | ... | second assistant camera: USA/Miami |
| Ulrich Chrobok | ... | gaffer (as Uli Chrobok) |
| Robert Fleischer | ... | chief electrician |
| Heiko Förster | ... | assistant camera |
| Wieland Gaul | ... | best boy |
| Claus Gerling | ... | dolly grip |
| Michael Grötzinger | ... | gaffer |
| Tom Heyn | ... | best boy |
| Wolfgang Jahnke | ... | still photographer |
| Oliver Jakob | ... | assistant camera |
| Cary Jones | ... | dolly grip: Miami, USA |
| Rick Lacoste | ... | chief electrician: Miami, USA (as Rick Lacost) |
| John Leeward | ... | dolly grip: Miami, USA |
| Hartmut Lowak | ... | dolly grip (as Hartmut Lowack) |
| Robert Scheuer | ... | gaffer |
| Klaus Stawecki | ... | video assistant |
| Mario Voss | ... | gaffer |
| Lawrence E. Williams | ... | second camera operator: USA/Miami |
Casting Department
| Ed Arenas | ... | casting associate |
| Yonit Hamer | ... | casting: Miami, USA |
| Monika Kölling | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Didi Browdy | ... | wardrobe: USA/Miami |
| Constanze Donath | ... | wardrobe (as Constance Donath) |
| Karin Duda | ... | wardrobe |
Script and Continuity Department
| Dolores Glanert | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Annette Ohlsen | ... | production driver |
| Christian Petersen | ... | production driver |
| Dieter Salzmann | ... | production driver |
Additional Crew
| Richard Crosby | ... | production assistant: USA/Miami |
| Andrew Green | ... | production assistant: USA/Miami |
| Peter Jones | ... | production assistant: USA/Miami |
| Ursula Schlieper | ... | production accountant (as Uschi Schlieper) |
| Elisabeth Schwärzer | ... | production coordinator |
| Christiane Stein | ... | production secretary |
| Volker Stolberg | ... | press office |
| Jose Tamayo | ... | production assistant: USA/Miami |
| Marita Teelen | ... | production accountant |
| Ralph Helfer | ... | animal supervisor: Gentle Jungle [us] (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- TOBIS Film (1989) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Constantin-Film (1989) (Austria) (theatrical)
- BMG Video (2000) (Germany) (DVD)
- TOBIS Home Entertainment (2010) (Germany) (DVD) (Die große Otto-Gesamt-Box)
- TOBIS Home Entertainment (2023) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (Die große OTTO-Jubiläumsbox)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2019) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- marketing-film (West Germany) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Gentle Jungle (animals supplied by)
- Lufthansa (thanks for filming support)
- Unique Casting (casting: USA/Miami)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Otto is the only one who is able to save his Frisian fatherland, but he needs the help of his brother, who is abroad. But his brother does not want to fulfill what he has sworn to do as a child, so it takes Otto a while to convince him while time is running low for his plans to save East-Frisia. Written by Volker Boehm |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The red-and-yellow striped lighthouse shown in the movie is the smallest lighthouse in Germany. Since the release of this film, it has become a popular tourist attraction that can also be rented as a wedding chapel. See more » |
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