Helmut Fischer

Helmut Fischer

In 1972 he played in the Bavarian Television's first episode of the Tatort series, as assistant to then-time Inspector Veigl (played by Gustl Bayrhammer). When Veigl was "retired" in 1981, Fischer was "promoted" to Commissioner Ludwig Lenz and as such he solved a total of seven cases until 1987. In 1974 Helmut Fischer, in his favourite café Münchner Freiheit met director Helmut Dietl. The latter recognised his friend's true talent and in 1980 gave him a major role in the TV series Der ganz normale Wahnsinn in which Fischer for the first time got to play a manquéed playboy. The final breakthrough came in 1983 with Helmut Fischer's series Monaco Franze - der ewige Stenz. Again Helmut Dietl was the director, Patrick Süskind cooperated on the scripts to almost all episodes. In the series, which has now reached cult status among fans, Fischer alongside Ruth Maria Kubitschek, Karl Obermayr and Erni Singerl in inimitable way embodied an easygoing dandy, charmer and ladies' men, who always manages to master awkward situations with a sheepy smile. Famous sayings by the character role like "A bisserl was geht immer (Anything goes)" were adapted into daily language use. Matching this, Fischer also recorded a successful single titled "Spatzl (Schau wia i schau)) (Sweetheart (Look like I'm looking))". From now on, the actor was busy with roles whose character were always based on Stenz though. Until the end of his life Fischer kept assuring that the figure of Monaco Franze had nothing to do with his real life. In the mid-1980s, Fischer played with Thomas Gottschalk and Michael Winslow in the two Zärtliche Chaoten films, from 1987 to 1992 he could be seen as "Josefbärli" along Veronika Fitz and Ilse Neubauer in the series Die Hausmeisterin (The House Keeper). Fischer enjoyed his last success in the series Ein Schloß am Wörthersee (A castle on theWörthersee), where he played the absentminded estate manager Leo Laxeneder, and as the fictitious mayor of Hohenwaldau, Peter Elfinger in Peter and Paul alongside Hans Clarin. In 1993 Helmut Fischer was diagnosed with cancer. He kept this diagnosis largely secret, only his wife Utta knew about it. In 1996, the actor underwent treatment by the well-known and controversial cancer specialist Julius Hackethal. In November he celebrated his 70th anniversary with a great number of friends and colleagues. At the occasion the told the press: "Das Leben macht sich ja mehr und mehr aus dem Staub (Life is more and more buzzing off)". Eight months later Fischer, to the surprise of the common public, died in Chiemgau. More than 1,000 people participated in the funeral service at the mortuary of Munich's northern cemetery and the subsequent funeral at the Bogenhausen cemetery (gravesite no. 2-4-2) on 19 June 1997. In his funeral speech Munich's Lord Mayor Christian Ude, a friend and neighbour of Fischer, said: "... Populär war er in ganz Deutschland - in München wurde er geliebt. (He was popular throughout Germany - in Munich, he was loved.)"

  • Title: Helmut Fischer
  • Popularity: 1.716
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1926-11-15
  • Place of Birth: Munich, Germany
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Helmut Fischer Movies

  • 1984
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    Mama Mia - Nur keine Panik

    Mama Mia - Nur keine Panik

    5.2 1984 HD

    Because her husband, crime novel author Bert, prefers to spend the evenings with milieu and girl studies in the pubs, Conny files for divorce and...

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  • 1987
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    Three Crazy Jerks

    Three Crazy Jerks

    4.5 1987 HD

    Ricky, Walter and Edmund, 3 not very successful and chaotic Daydreamer, meet after all of them get fired from the set of the new Winnetou production....

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  • 1988
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    Three Crazy Jerks II

    Three Crazy Jerks II

    5.3 1988 HD

    In 2043, Frank and Xaver have only one big problem with their jobs at a patent office, their boss Dr. Kneitz who's mission it is to make their life...

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  • 1988
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    Starke Zeiten

    Starke Zeiten

    2 1988 HD

    The film consists of several small episodes that take place in and around Munich.

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  • 1981
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    Mein Freund der Scheich

    Mein Freund der Scheich

    1 1981 HD

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  • 1997
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    Fröhlich Geschieden

    Fröhlich Geschieden

    1 1997 HD

    Lawyer Fröhlich has specialised in divorce cases and has become a star in this field. Along the way, he also divorced his own marriage. But his...

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  • 1958
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    Augsburger Puppenkiste - Cenodoxus – Der Doktor von Paris

    Augsburger Puppenkiste - Cenodoxus – Der Doktor von Paris

    1 1958 HD

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  • 1987
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    Hexenschuß

    Hexenschuß

    10 1987 HD

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  • 1989
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    Jede Menge Schmidt

    Jede Menge Schmidt

    1 1989 HD

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  • 1967
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    Kurzer Prozeß

    Kurzer Prozeß

    6.4 1967 HD

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  • 1967
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    Der Röhm-Putsch

    Der Röhm-Putsch

    1 1967 HD

    The documentary play reconstructs the backstory of the so-called “Röhm Putsch”, during which a few hundred people got killed,...

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  • 1978
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    Das Einhorn

    Das Einhorn

    5 1978 HD

    A copywriter gets famous with his first book. When asked to write a new novel about love for his publisher, he urgently needs tutoring since he...

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  • 1960
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    Oh, diese Bayern!

    Oh, diese Bayern!

    1 1960 HD

    After 50 years of service, the district usher Johann Peter Neusigl is supposed to get awarded a Royal-Bavarian medal of merit. Since government...

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  • 1979
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    Der Durchdreher

    Der Durchdreher

    1 1979 HD

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  • 1996
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    Drei in fremden Betten

    Drei in fremden Betten

    1 1996 HD

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  • 1962
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    The Honors of War

    The Honors of War

    4.6 1962 HD

    One morning in August 1944, the inhabitants of a French village are celebrating their premature liberation. The festivities are interrupted by the...

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  • 1980
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    Die Undankbare

    Die Undankbare

    6 1980 HD

    A young woman wants to know who is responsible for the death of her parents. Ten years ago, little Sonja and her brother Niki Schmitt lost their...

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  • 1970
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    Recht auf Gewissen

    Recht auf Gewissen

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1971
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    Augenzeugen müssen blind sein

    Augenzeugen müssen blind sein

    1 1971 HD

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  • 1995
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    Drei in fremden Kissen

    Drei in fremden Kissen

    7 1995 HD

    A comedy directed by Otto W. Retzer.

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  • 1967
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    Umsonst

    Umsonst

    1 1967 HD

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  • 1979
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    Blauer Himmel den ich nur ahne

    Blauer Himmel den ich nur ahne

    1 1979 HD

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  • 1979
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    Die Farbe des Himmels

    Die Farbe des Himmels

    1 1979 HD

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  • 1966
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    Italienische Nacht

    Italienische Nacht

    1 1966 HD

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  • 1971
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    Die Schrott-Story

    Die Schrott-Story

    1 1971 HD

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  • 1968
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    Knüpfe das Netz nach dem Fisch

    Knüpfe das Netz nach dem Fisch

    1 1968 HD

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  • 1965
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    Das unverschämte Glück, ein Mann zu sein

    Das unverschämte Glück, ein Mann zu sein

    1 1965 HD

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  • 1965
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    Der Ruepp

    Der Ruepp

    1 1965 HD

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  • 1960
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    Die Lokalbahn

    Die Lokalbahn

    1 1960 HD

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  • 1966
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    Familie Schimek

    Familie Schimek

    1 1966 HD

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  • 1962
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    Der Komödienstadel - Der Hochzeiter

    Der Komödienstadel - Der Hochzeiter

    1 1962 HD

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  • 2024
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    Der unsterbliche Stenz - Erinnerungen an Helmut Fischer

    Der unsterbliche Stenz - Erinnerungen an Helmut Fischer

    1 2024 HD

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  • 1988
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    Starke Zeiten

    Starke Zeiten

    2 1988 HD

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  • 1963
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    Das Kriminalmuseum

    Das Kriminalmuseum

    8.5 1963 HD

    Das Kriminalmuseum was a German television series. It ran from 1963 to 1970 on ZDF and was one of its first programs. Each episode began with a...

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  • 1970
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    Scene of the Crime

    Scene of the Crime

    6.1 1970 HD

    Tatort is a long-running German/Austrian/Swiss, crime television series set in various parts of these countries. The show is broadcast on the...

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  • 1979
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    Der ganz normale Wahnsinn

    Der ganz normale Wahnsinn

    1 1979 HD

    Der ganz normale Wahnsinn is a German television series.

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  • 1983
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    Unsere schönsten Jahre

    Unsere schönsten Jahre

    10 1983 HD

    Unsere schönsten Jahre is a German television series.

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  • 1987
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    Die Hausmeisterin

    Die Hausmeisterin

    6 1987 HD

    Die Hausmeisterin is a German television series.

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  • 1979
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    Der Millionenbauer

    Der Millionenbauer

    1 1979 HD

    Der Millionenbauer is a German television series.

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  • 1994
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    Peter und Paul

    Peter und Paul

    1 1994 HD

    Peter und Paul is a German television series.

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  • 1983
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    Monaco Franze

    Monaco Franze

    8.7 1983 HD

    A Munich detective falls into various misadventures as he pursues criminals and tries to evade women across the city.

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  • 1990
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    Café Meineid

    Café Meineid

    1 1990 HD

    Café Meineid is a German courtroom comedy television series based on actual cases. The series aired 147 episodes from 1990 to 2003 and ended...

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  • 1977
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    Polizeiinspektion 1

    Polizeiinspektion 1

    1 1977 HD

    Polizeiinspektion 1 is a German television series.

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  • 1977
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    Polizeiinspektion 1

    Polizeiinspektion 1

    1 1977 HD

    Polizeiinspektion 1 is a German television series.

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  • 1992
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    Lilli Lottofee

    Lilli Lottofee

    1 1992 HD

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  • 1959
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    Stars in der Manege

    Stars in der Manege

    5.3 1959 HD

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  • 1969
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    Gestern gelesen

    Gestern gelesen

    1 1969 HD

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  • 1982
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    Master Eder and his Pumuckl

    Master Eder and his Pumuckl

    7.2 1982 HD

    Pumuckl is a Kobold from a German radio play series for children. He is a descendant of the Klabautermänner. He is invisible to people around...

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  • 1980
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    Felix und Oskar

    Felix und Oskar

    1 1980 HD

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  • 1981
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    Wetten, dass..?

    Wetten, dass..?

    5.5 1981 HD

    A long-running German-language entertainment television show based on the format of the British show You Bet! and the American show Wanna Bet?.

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  • 1967
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    Graf Yoster gibt sich die Ehre

    Graf Yoster gibt sich die Ehre

    6.1 1967 HD

    Graf Yoster gibt sich die Ehre [French title: Le comte Yoster a bien l'honneur] is a TV series which followed the adventures of the title’s...

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  • 1969
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    Die Perle – Aus dem Tagebuch einer Hausgehilfin

    Die Perle – Aus dem Tagebuch einer Hausgehilfin

    1 1969 HD

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  • 1961
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    Funkstreife Isar 12

    Funkstreife Isar 12

    1 1961 HD

    Funkstreife Isar 12 is a German television series.

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  • 1964
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    Der Nachtkurier meldet…

    Der Nachtkurier meldet…

    1 1964 HD

    Der Nachtkurier meldet… is a German bi-weekly television series that aired 42 episodes on SDR from October 31, 1964 to July 23, 1966.

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  • 1973
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    Okay S.I.R.

    Okay S.I.R.

    1 1973 HD

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  • 1986
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    Rette mich, wer kann

    Rette mich, wer kann

    1 1986 HD

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  • 1990
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    Ein Schloß am Wörthersee

    Ein Schloß am Wörthersee

    4.333 1990 HD

    Ein Schloß am Wörthersee is a German television series.

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  • 1981
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    Der Gerichtsvollzieher

    Der Gerichtsvollzieher

    1 1981 HD

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  • 1974
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    Derrick

    Derrick

    6 1974 HD

    Derrick was a German TV series produced by Telenova Film und Fernsehproduktion in association with ZDF, ORF and SRG between 1974 and 1998 about...

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  • 1978
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    Sachrang

    Sachrang

    6 1978 HD

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  • 1979
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    Fast wia im richtigen Leben

    Fast wia im richtigen Leben

    7.3 1979 HD

    Fast wia im richtigen Leben is a German television series that portrays bizarre situations of everyday life in a inimitable comedic way.

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  • 1969
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    Der Staudamm

    Der Staudamm

    1 1969 HD

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  • 1990
    imgS1 E30

    Romy Award

    Romy Award

    9 1990 HD

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  • 1948
    imgS1 E70

    Bambi Awards

    Bambi Awards

    9 1948 HD

    The Bambi, often called the Bambi Award and stylised as BAMBI, is a German award presented annually by Hubert Burda Media to recognize excellence in...

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  • 1964
    imgS1 E55

    Grimme-Preis-Verleihung

    Grimme-Preis-Verleihung

    1 1964 HD

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  • 1984
    imgS1 E20

    Die verflixte 7

    Die verflixte 7

    1 1984 HD

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  • 1955
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    Was bin ich?

    Was bin ich?

    6.5 1955 HD

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  • 1981
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    Das Traumschiff

    Das Traumschiff

    4.6 1981 HD

    The series is about a cruise ship that travels to places around the world.

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