Einer spinnt immer
Einer spinnt immer

Einer spinnt immer

1971Movie84 minGerman

Master baker Haase travels to Vienna to see a notary regarding an inheritance. There, he meets Clarisse, who immediately wants to relieve him of the unexpected windfall. So she persuades Haase to travel to Venice, abandons him, and disappears with the last of the inheritance. Fearing the impending marital dispute, Haase feigns amnesia and ends up in a psychiatric institution.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Franz AntelGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A comical story unfolds when a young man inherits a vast fortune but discovers it comes with a peculiar condition: he must marry within a year or lose it all. He enlists the help of his friends and a resourceful lawyer to navigate the absurd challenges and eccentric characters standing between him and his inheritance, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and romantic entanglements.

Critical Reception

This lighthearted Austrian musical comedy was primarily aimed at a popular audience and received a generally positive, albeit unremarkable, reception for its entertainment value. Critics often noted its formulaic plot but praised its star power and musical numbers as crowd-pleasing elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming musical interludes and the charismatic performance of Peter Alexander.
  • Seen as a typical, feel-good comedy of its era, offering light entertainment.
  • The plot is often described as predictable but enjoyable for fans of the genre.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its cheerful tone and musical performances, appreciating it as a classic piece of light entertainment from the early 1970s.

Fun Fact

The film features several musical numbers performed by its lead actor, Peter Alexander, who was a highly successful singer and entertainer in German-speaking countries.

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