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Late Show (1999)

5.519991h 51mDE
Comedy

Directed by Helmut Dietl

Rating

5.5/10

Runtime

1h 51m

Language

DE

Release

February 25, 1999

Director

Helmut Dietl

Overview

Hannes Engel is a successful radio presenter in the countryside. By chance, he is heard by program director Conrad Scheffer one night, who immediately recognizes the potential of the cheeky presenter and wants to sign him up as the new figurehead for his late show, which is in a ratings slump. But t...

Cast

Thomas Gottschalk

Thomas Gottschalk

Hannes Engel

Harald Schmidt

Harald Schmidt

Conrad 'Conny' Scheffer

Veronica Ferres

Veronica Ferres

Maria Keller

Jasmin Tabatabai

Jasmin Tabatabai

Carla Sperling

Olli Dittrich

Olli Dittrich

Wollner

Dieter Pfaff

Dieter Pfaff

Mick Meyer

Jürgen Tarrach

Jürgen Tarrach

Bobby Dattel

Andrea Sawatzki

Andrea Sawatzki

Sonja Vogel

Ernst H. Hilbich

Ernst H. Hilbich

Arzt

Gaby Dohm

Gaby Dohm

Chirurgin in Schönheitsklinik

Katy Karrenbauer

Katy Karrenbauer

Fotografin

Markus Majowski

Markus Majowski

Director

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Late Show (1999), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Hannes Engel is a successful radio presenter in the countryside. By chance, he is heard by program director Conrad Scheffer one night, who immediately recognizes the potential of the cheeky presenter and wants to sign him up as the new figurehead for his late show, which is in a ratings slump. But this proves to be more difficult than planned. First of all, they have to get rid of the old show host, then Engel's wife has just been thrown out of one of the station's productions, and Engel is also being pursued by a sensationalist tabloid journalist who never misses a chance to drag Engel through the mud....

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Late Show. 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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