Der Rekord
Originally released in 1984. Der Rekord is a comedy film. directed by Daniel Helfer. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Uwe Ochsenknecht, László I. Kish, and Kurt Raab
Synopsis
Rico Moreno is trying to break the world record for continuous television in order to finance an illegal private broadcasting project on the high seas. His friend Banana helps him to endure 240 hours non-stop in front of the screen. He provides him with sandwiches, coffee, whisky, cigarettes, ice packs and movies that promise a little variety. But at the end of his record attempt, Rico only reacts to the 625 lines on the TV screen. His perception of the world around him has been extinguished, he is unresponsive and no longer communicates anything. The record succeeds, but where is Rico? He has flown away into another world, from where Banana and his girlfriend Bigi finally try to bring him back to life via the screen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Der Rekord about?
Rico Moreno is trying to break the world record for continuous television in order to finance an illegal private broadcasting project on the high seas. His friend Banana helps him to endure 240 hou...
Who directed Der Rekord?
Der Rekord was directed by Daniel Helfer.
How long is Der Rekord?
Der Rekord has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Der Rekord released?
Der Rekord was released on May 28, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Der Rekord?
The main cast of Der Rekord includes Uwe Ochsenknecht, László I. Kish, Kurt Raab, Jochen Busse, Dietrich Mattausch.