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Emil and the Detectives

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Herr Grundeis steals money from Emil on a train, and with the help of a group of boys, Emil is able to catch Grundeis and get it back.

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Trude Weiss Close Up Most of the children play very naturally and you can see how much they like It. And the audience likes it too, children as well as grown-ups, though I do not think that the film is quite as tastefully done as the book is written. Jan 14, 2021 Full Review María Luz Morales (Felipe Centeno) La Vanguardia (Spain) In its narrative aspect, as in its technique, "Emil and the Detectives" is also perfect, vigorous, of a firm line and of an essential pictorial value in many moments. [Full Review in Spanish] Feb 29, 2020 Full Review Philip French Observer (UK) It's a lively, funny, exciting tale of a country mouse collaborating with streetwise city kids, and it creates a splendid picture of bustling life in the capital of Weimar Germany. Sep 9, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member One of the best German movies from the 30s. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Herr Grundeis steals money from Emil on a train, and with the help of a group of boys, Emil is able to catch Grundeis and get it back.
Director
Gerhard Lamprecht
Producer
Gunther Stapenhorst
Screenwriter
Erich Kästner, Billy Wilder
Production Co
UFA (Universum Film A.G.)
Genre
Adventure, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
German
Runtime
1h 15m