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Das Gespenst

  • 19821982
  • 1h 28m
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5.8/10
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Das Gespenst (1982)
  • Drama
The life-size figure of Christ at 42 travels with the cross on a mission through Bavaria.The life-size figure of Christ at 42 travels with the cross on a mission through Bavaria.The life-size figure of Christ at 42 travels with the cross on a mission through Bavaria.
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181
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  • Director
    • Herbert Achternbusch
  • Writer
    • Herbert Achternbusch
  • Stars
    • Herbert Achternbusch
    • Annamirl Bierbichler
    • Werner Schroeter
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  • Director
    • Herbert Achternbusch
  • Writer
    • Herbert Achternbusch
  • Stars
    • Herbert Achternbusch
    • Annamirl Bierbichler
    • Werner Schroeter
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    • 3User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Herbert Achternbusch
    Herbert Achternbusch
    • Oberas Ober
    Annamirl Bierbichler
    • Oberinas Oberin
    Werner Schroeter
    Werner Schroeter
    • Bischofas Bischof
    Kurt Raab
    Kurt Raab
    • Polias Poli
    Dietmar Schneider
    • Zistias Zisti
    Josef Bierbichler
    Josef Bierbichler
    • Römeras Römer…
    Franz Baumgartner
    • Römeras Römer…
    Alois Hitzenbichler
    • Römeras Römer…
    Judit Achternbusch
    • Novizinas Novizin
    Rut Achternbusch
    • Novizinas Novizin
    Gabi Geist
    • Vertretersgattinas Vertretersgattin
    Gunter Freyse
    • Mannas Mann
    Ann Poppel
    • Frauas Frau
    • Director
      • Herbert Achternbusch
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      • Herbert Achternbusch
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    The life-size figure of Christ at 42 travels with the cross on a mission through Bavaria.
    • new german cinema
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    • blasphemy
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    7/10
    Absurd & Deranged
    I was surprised to see very few reviews for this film absurdist gem and after digging movies directed by the legendary Herbert Achternbusch, this might be the best and controversial outing. The Ghost is a grotesque satire may seem a bit out of date in the humor quotient, but it is a essential viewing for those who love absurd cinema. The story is of Jesus Christ has returned in Bavarian Monastery in the form of a rather palpable ghost and lives on bread and wine. He is the 42nd Lord wearing a crown of thorns that itches, mocks the mother Superior, also deals with drunken legionnaires and fulfils his chores as a waiter in the cloister tavern. It is a very tricky subject to bring it on the big screen and Achternbusch had and still has the guts to do it amidst the controversies, even the clips from this movie will come in handy for Blasphemous Black Metal bands. Brownie points for Werner Schorter's role, it is a must see for his fans.
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    • Release date
      • October 30, 1982 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • West Germany
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • The Ghost
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White

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