Max der Taschendieb (1962)
Max, a small time pick-pocket, has nothing to do with the ‘big’ crimes. But then he must find the murderer of Fred, his wife's brother.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Imo Moszkowicz, 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 Heinz Rühmann, Elfie Pertramer, Hans Clarin, 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.
Heinz Rühmann
as Max Schilling
Elfie Pertramer
as Pauline Schilling
Hans Clarin
as Fred
Ruth Stephan
as Desiree
Hans Hessling
as Arthur
Lotte Ledl
as Lizzy
Benno Sterzenbach
as Charly Gibbons
Harald Maresch
as Joe
Frithjof Vierock
as Egon Schilling
Hans Leibelt
as Leading Cast
Ulrich Beiger
as Leading Cast
Hans Jürgen Diedrich
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 | 91 min |
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