Charleys Onkel

Charleys Onkel

1969 · 93 min · ★ 5.0 · Comedy

Driving instructor Carola "Charley" can no longer stand the constant advances of her pupils and quits her job without further ado. To gain some distance, she takes the opportunity to look after her friend Lilo's dog, the two parrots and her apartment while Lilo is on vacation. But even here she has to fend off unloved admirers, as Lilo earns her living as a playgirl. However, "Charley" has received a good tip from her friend: As soon as a man becomes too pushy, janitor Pinkus pretends to be "Captain Tressblekken" on cue and quickly chases the visitors away. But when the real Uncle Tressblekken turns up at "Charley's" house, chaos can no longer be averted...

Directed by Werner Jacobs · Written by Kurt Nachmann

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Heinz Erhardt Salesman
Gunther Philipp Dr. Krusius
Gustav Knuth Reginald Tressblekken
Gila von Weitershausen Carla "Charley" Werner
Karl Michael Vogler Boy Deisen
Heidy Bohlen Lilo Freddersen
Erna Sellmer Cornelia Tressblekken
Ingo Insterburg Lutz
Edith Hancke Helga
Gerd Frickhöffer Langbein
Willy Millowitsch Rütterbusch
Achim Strietzel Sonnenfeld

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