Günter Pfitzmann

Acting

Günter Pfitzmann

Born April 8, 1924 · Berlin, Germany

Died May 30, 2003 · aged 79

Günter Pfitzmann (April 8, 1924, Berlin – May 30, 2003, Berlin) was a German actor, voice actor, and cabaret performer. He was best known for portraying characters with the distinctive Berlin blend of warmth and blunt humor, and gained widespread popularity through leading roles in television series such as Drei Damen vom Grill, Praxis Bülowbogen, and Der Havelkaiser. His film work included notab…

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The BridgeThe Bridge · 1959
The Bridge
★ 7.61959
MovieDramaHistory
A group of German boys are ordered to protect a small bridge in their home village during the waning months of the second world war. Truckloads of defeated, cynical Wehrmacht soldiers flee the approaching American troops, but the boys, full of enthusiasm for the "blood and honor" Nazi ideology, stay to defend the useless bridge. The film is based on a West German anti-war novel of the same name, written by Gregor Dorfmeister.
Frohe OsternFrohe Ostern · 1983
Frohe Ostern
★ 10.01983
MovieComedy
Industrialist Stéphane is getting a bit long in the tooth, but is still an incredibly charming man. When his wife Sophie goes away for the Easter weekend, he meets the attractive Julie by chance. The old philanderer takes her home with him to seduce the young lady. Due to an unforeseen strike, his wife Sophie is unable to fly out as planned and suddenly appears on the scene. Out of necessity, Stéphane unceremoniously introduces Julie as his daughter...
Stalingrad: Dogs, Do You Want to Live Forever?Stalingrad: Dogs, Do You Want to Live Forever? · 1959
Stalingrad: Dogs, Do You Want to Live Forever?
★ 7.31959
MovieDramaWar
In the winter of 1943, against the background of battle scenes, a young German Lieutenant who increasingly distrusts the inhuman Nazi ideology struggles with the concept of war.
Adventure in BerlinAdventure in Berlin · 1952
Adventure in Berlin
★ 7.51952
MovieCrimeDrama
The plot revolves around a gang of criminals, mostly former guards of Auschwitz, who print and distribute counterfeit U.S. currency in Berlin after World War II.
The Miracle of Father MalachiaThe Miracle of Father Malachia · 1961
The Miracle of Father Malachia
★ 5.41961
MovieComedy
The ardent prayer of a monk brings about a true miracle in a West German industrial town, which, however, is not understood by the people but only exploited as a lucrative sensation.
Letzte Chance für HarryLetzte Chance für Harry · 1998
Letzte Chance für Harry
★ 8.01998
MovieTV Movie
Two Berlin archetypes - Harald Juhnke and Günter Pfitzmann - convince in this touching big-city fairy tale in insistent roles as typical Berlin characters with everyday wit, temperament and improvisational talent.
The SqueakerThe Squeaker · 1963
The Squeaker
★ 6.51963
MovieCrimeMystery
Scotland Yard investigates a series of murders where the victims have died by snake venom poisoning.
Der KapitänDer Kapitän · 1971
Der Kapitän
★ 5.21971
MovieComedyDrama
Captain Ebbs is an older, experienced seaman who has, however, only sailed on freighters. While his current old barge, the Martin Luther, has to go into the shipyard for an overhaul, the shipping company gives him command of the elegant cruise ship Julia to temporarily replace a colleague who has fallen ill. The rough Ebbs finds his way into his new job only with difficulty and initially puts his foot in his social mouth.

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Darkness Fell on GotenhafenDarkness Fell on Gotenhafen · 1960
Darkness Fell on Gotenhafen
★ 5.71960
MovieDramaWar
The film depicts the first month of 1945 when the Russian Red Army broke into the eastern part of Germany and forced millions of civilians to flee in the coldest of winter. While the Russians invaded Ostpreussen hundred of thousands of civilians were evacuated by ships. Gotenhafen was the last open port and ships left the town almost by the minute, overloaded by refugees. One of the last ships to leave Gotenhafen was the 'Wilhelm Gustloff', a former 'Kraft durch Freude' pleasure cruiser designed for 1000 passengers. Until today it is unknown how many people were on board but it is said to be around 10.000. The ship sunk without a trace and only a handful of people survived this hellish nightmare.

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Ein Mann will nach obenEin Mann will nach oben · 1978
Ein Mann will nach oben
★ 7.71978
SeriesDrama
In 1909, Karl Siebrecht, who has just become an orphan, arrives in Berlin. The 16-year-old is eager to conquer the city for himself in just a few weeks. On the train ride there, he meets Rieke Busch, a girl from the working-class district of Wedding. She accompanies Karl from then on. But he soon realizes that he will have to start at the bottom. His path is characterized by small successes and setbacks. Only later does he make his breakthrough by founding a luggage transportation company. But once again, his success was short-lived as his business partner booted him out. Karl Siebrecht is faced with the ruins of his company. But he does not give up, finds new ways and seems to have achieved another breakthrough. But then the First World War breaks out...

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