Himmel, Scheich und Wolkenbruch (1997)
In the sheikhdom of Ad Achma, the question of succession to the throne is still completely open. Until the day when Father Oberholzer wins a cruise to the sunny sheikhdom in a competition.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Dieter Böttger, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Peter Wyngarde, Marlène Charell, Eddi Arent, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Peter Wyngarde
as Sheik Al-Abdullah
Kath Soucie
as Anita Dearly / Rolly / Cadpig (voice)
Marlène Charell
as La Szchana
Tara Strong
as Spot / Two-Tone / Vendela (voice)
杰夫·本内特
as Leading Cast
Eddi Arent
as Prof. Ewald Ziebitz
Frank Welker
as Scorch / Steven the Alligator (voice)Felix Dvorak
as Franz Xaver Oberholzer
April Winchell
as Cruella de Vil (voice)
Herbert Fux
as Nr. 1
Charlotte Rae
as Leading CastGuido Baumann
as Leading Cast
Pamela Adlon
as Leading CastMaxi Böhm
as Leading Cast
Debi Mae West
as Leading Cast
Rudi Carrell
as Leading Cast
Christine Cavanaugh
as Leading Cast
Heinz Eckner
as Leading Cast
Cree Summer
as Leading Cast
Sissy Löwinger
as Leading Cast
Jim Cummings
as Leading CastKarl Tischlinger
as Leading Cast
Pam Dawber
as Leading Cast
Ossy Kolmann
as Leading CastCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 22 min |
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