Asta, mein Engelchen
Originally released in 1981. Asta, mein Engelchen is a comedy film. directed by Roland Oehme.
Starring Erwin Geschonneck, Kurt Böwe, and Winfried Glatzeder
Synopsis
Old Otto Gratzick is a porter at DEFA and a great admirer of Asta Nielsen. When the famous actor Hermann Gschwindner dies shortly before the end of his film, the director is looking for a double for the final scenes and discovers Otto in the movie theater, who has just been moved by Asta again. Otto takes on the task. He also places a marriage advertisement looking for a woman who resembles Asta. The first date with Astrid, who does indeed look like Asta, is a flop. Otto falls asleep. He tries again with her - as Hermann Gschwindner - and is successful. He is recognized in a hotel bar and asked to perform a song. Everyone, including Astrid, is entranced. After a few complications, his real identity is revealed - Astrid had also done a lot of work to look like Asta.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Erwin Geschonneck
as Otto Gratzick / Hermann Gschwinder
Kurt Böwe
as Schorsch
Winfried Glatzeder
as Frank Steiner
Fred Delmare
as Meyer-Tassow
Marita Böhme
as Frau Gschwinder
Thomas Neumann
as Standesbeamter
Annemone Haase
as Astrid
Angela Brunner
as Melanie
Heidemarie Schneider
as Angela
Jaecki Schwarz
as Kühne
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asta, mein Engelchen about?
Old Otto Gratzick is a porter at DEFA and a great admirer of Asta Nielsen. When the famous actor Hermann Gschwindner dies shortly before the end of his film, the director is looking for a double fo...
Who directed Asta, mein Engelchen?
Asta, mein Engelchen was directed by Roland Oehme.
How long is Asta, mein Engelchen?
Asta, mein Engelchen has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Asta, mein Engelchen released?
Asta, mein Engelchen was released on May 14, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Asta, mein Engelchen?
The main cast of Asta, mein Engelchen includes Erwin Geschonneck, Kurt Böwe, Winfried Glatzeder, Fred Delmare, Marita Böhme.