What a Mess

What a Mess

1982 · 86 min · ★ 4.2 · Comedy

Eduard von Bittermagen and his friend Professor Pfiff, indulge in an amusing hobby. They take every opportunity to bet on anything. Their latest bet: Bittermagen claims that his nephew Tommi, a young rascal and the Professor's young daughter Julia will become a couple although the two are actually not crazy about each other. Of course, Pfiff bets against it. But then Bittermagen uses a macabre trick. He acts as if his last hour had come and summons Tommi and Julia to his "deathbed". He offers his immense heritage to both of them-if they solve a problem.

Directed by Franz Marischka · Written by Erich Tomek

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Thomas Ohrner Tommi
Anja Schüte Julia
John Jürgens Jonny
Renate Langer Bea
Gunther Philipp Eduard von Bittermagen
Willy Millowitsch Professor Pfiff
Rainer Basedow Otto Bronski
Helga Feddersen Helga
Herbert Fux Dr. Uhu
Heinz Schenk Karl-May-Regisseur
Otto Retzer Commissioner
Franco Andolfo Singer

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