The Harmonists (1997)
"Comedian Harmonists" (original title)

Comedian Harmonists tells the story of a famous, German male sextet, five vocals and piano, the "Comedian Harmonists", from the day they meet first in 1927 to the day in 1934, when they ... See full summary »

Director:

Joseph Vilsmaier

Writers:

Jürgen Büscher (story), Klaus Richter,

Stars:

Ben Becker, Heino Ferch, Ulrich Noethen

13 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ben Becker	...	Robert Biberti
Heino Ferch	...	Roman Cycowski
Ulrich Noethen	...	Harry Frommermann
Heinrich Schafmeister	...	Erich A. Collin
Max Tidof	...	Ari Leschnikoff
Kai Wiesinger	...	Erwin Bootz
Meret Becker	...	Erna Eggstein
Katja Riemann	...	Mary Cycowski
Noemi Fischer	...	Chantal, Collin's Girlfriend
Dana Vávrová	...	Ursula Bootz
Otto Sander	...	Bruno Levy
Michaela Rosen	...	Ramona, the Madame
Günter Lamprecht	...	Eric Charell
Gérard Semaan	...	Roman's Father
Rolf Hoppe	...	Gauleiter Streicher

Storyline

Comedian Harmonists tells the story of a famous, German male sextet, five vocals and piano, the "Comedian Harmonists", from the day they meet first in 1927 to the day in 1934, when they become banned by the upcoming Nazis, because three of them are Jewish.

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Plot Keywords:

comedian | comedian harmonists | singing | musician | nazi | 

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Taglines:

A true story that proves the voice is mightier than the sword.

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Music

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Official Release Site

Country:

Germany Austria

Language:

German English

Release Date:

25 December 1997 (Germany)

Also Known As:

The Harmonists

Filming Locations:

Bad Fischau, Lower Austria, Austria

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$25,141 (USA) (12 March 1999)

Gross:

$479,828 (USA) (7 May 1999)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bavaria Film, Beta Film, Parathon

Technical Specs

Runtime:

126 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ben Becker and Meret Becker, who play lovers here, are in real life brother and sister.

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Goofs

During the performance on the USS Saratoga, black sailors are shown on the vessel mixed with white sailors. The navy did not integrate until 1949.

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Quotes

Harry Frommermann: [to Robert Biberti after a successful concert, where Harry made the audience laugh] Am I a donkey, cause I'm your friend or am I your friend because I'm a donkey?

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Crazy Credits

After the movie, before the end credits, a photo of the real Comedian Harmonists is showed.

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Connections

References The Blue Angel (1930)

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Soundtracks

"Schöne Isabella aus Kastilien"
Performed by Comedian Harmonists

User Reviews

Great Movie

I love this movie, it is a wonderful movie. I cried when the Comedian Harmonists had to make their last show and they sang "Auf Wiedersehen, my dear". A fantastic movie with many beautiful songs, "Mein kleiner grüner Kaktus" or "Irgendwo auf der Welt", just to mention two. See this movie!!!!