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Emil and the Detectives (2001)

6.220011h 51mDE
ComedyFamily

Directed by Franziska Buch

Rating

6.2/10

Runtime

1h 51m

Language

DE

Release

February 22, 2001

Director

Franziska Buch

Official Trailer

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Overview

The twelve-year-old Emil and his father are haunted by bad luck. To take a break from a series of family disasters, Emil is allowed to spend a few days with a friend of the family, the female priest Hummel in Berlin. In the train he runs across the slick Max Grundeis who anaesthetizes Emil and steal...

Cast

Tobias Retzlaff

Tobias Retzlaff

Emil Tischbein

Anja Sommavilla

Anja Sommavilla

Pony Hütchen

Jürgen Vogel

Jürgen Vogel

Max Grundeis

Maria Schrader

Maria Schrader

Pastorin Hummel

Kai Wiesinger

Kai Wiesinger

Knut Tischbein

Max Befort

Max Befort

Gypsi

Maurice Kumar

Maurice Kumar

Kebab

Sergej Moya

Sergej Moya

Flügel

David Klock

David Klock

Gustav Hummel

Tobias Unkauf

Tobias Unkauf

Dienstag

Thando Walbaum

Thando Walbaum

Hassouna

Rudolf Kowalski

Rudolf Kowalski

Lehrer Hummel

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Emil and the Detectives (2001), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The twelve-year-old Emil and his father are haunted by bad luck. To take a break from a series of family disasters, Emil is allowed to spend a few days with a friend of the family, the female priest Hummel in Berlin. In the train he runs across the slick Max Grundeis who anaesthetizes Emil and steals his savings of 1500 DM. When he finally arrives in Berlin, Emil and a gang of street kids, led by the cheeky girl Pony Hütchen, try to find the gangster, who haunts the posh Hotel Adlon as a hotel thief. Meanwhile, to prevent anyone from finding out about Emil's mishap, Gypsi, a member of the gang of kids, passes himself off as Emil, thus wreaking havoc on the home of the priest.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Emil and the Detectives. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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