Kein Pardon (1993)

A satire about showbiz: Peter Schlönzke was raised in the large mid-German industrial area "Ruhrgebiet" and is an adoring fan of the show "Fun Unlimited" and its host Heinz Wäscher. Peter ... See full summary »

Director:

Hape Kerkeling

Writers:

Angelo Colagrossi, Achim Hagemann,

Stars:

Hape Kerkeling, Heinz Schenk, Elisabeth Volkmann

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Hape Kerkeling	...	Peter Schlönzke / Siegfried "Siggi" Schwäbli / Uschi Blum
Heinz Schenk	...	Heinz Wäscher
Elisabeth Volkmann	...	Hilde Schlönzke
Margret Homeyer	...	Hilma Schlönzke
Dirk Dautzenberg	...	Hermann Schlönzke
Kurt Weinzierl	...	Bertram
Maren Kroymann	...	Doris
Annett Kruschke	...	Ulla
Andrea Heuer	...	Gudrun von Wölk
Petra Zieser	...	Karin
Gottfried Vollmer	...	Walter
Dirk Bach	...	Hardy Loppmann
Christiane Reiff	...	Bettinas Mutter
Mirco Bogumil	...	2. Punk (as Die abstürzenden Brieftauben)
Konrad Kittner	...	1. Punk (as Die abstürzenden Brieftauben)

Storyline

A satire about showbiz: Peter Schlönzke was raised in the large mid-German industrial area "Ruhrgebiet" and is an adoring fan of the show "Fun Unlimited" and its host Heinz Wäscher. Peter wants to be like him, but when he attends a talent contest, he fails entirely, manages to get only a job as cable person. His view behind the background lets him see the real personality of his idol: an arrogant choleric. By his innocence and motivation Peter gets probated soon and manages to start a showbiz career himself.

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Plot Keywords:

satire

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Germany]

Country:

Germany

Language:

German English

Release Date:

25 February 1993 (Germany)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rialto Film, Tobis

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Samba in Mettmann (2004)

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Soundtracks

"Der Schachtelhalm-Alm-Jodler"
Performed by Regine Hentschel

User Reviews

Great humor (but unfortunately not for everybody)

It's a great satire but hard to understand if you didn't grow up in Germany. Most of the jokes are based on the very special humor and talent of Hape Kerkeling, that's why I think a translation wouldn't work.

Anyhow, I know people who didn't like the movie but most of them just didn't understand the subtle jokes. Every time I see the movie again there's another revelation...

Did you notice the "Bollerwagen"-shop next to the "Gluecksmelodie"-machine when he passes it for the second time? It's stuff like that which makes the movie still interesting to watch - even after the 10th time...