Putzfrau Undercover
Putzfrau Undercover

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Putzfrau Undercover

2008
Movie
91 min
German

An aspiring young lawyer is about to make her biggest career leap and is to become a partner in a prestigious law firm. She is accused of a serious mistake and dismissed without notice. At first she is devastated, but then she infiltrates the firm's cleaning team and uses her working hours to search for evidence of her innocence. Conventional (TV) comedy with familiar ingredients.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Jan SchütteGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A cleaning lady, Silke, who moonlights as a police informant, stumbles upon a major criminal operation during one of her cleaning jobs. To get closer to the truth and the criminals, she goes undercover, posing as a member of their group. The film follows her precarious journey as she navigates the dangerous underworld while trying to maintain her cover.

Critical Reception

Putzfrau Undercover was generally met with mixed to positive reviews from critics, who often praised its clever premise and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Anna Loos. While some found the plot predictable, others appreciated its blend of humor and suspense, making it a solid entry in the German crime-comedy genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Anna Loos's compelling performance as the undercover cleaner.

  • Appreciated for its engaging crime-comedy elements and suspenseful plot.

  • Some critics noted a slightly predictable narrative arc.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented on Google's platform, but available comments often highlight the film's entertainment value and humorous moments, with a generally positive outlook on its crime-solving narrative.

Fun Fact

Anna Loos, who plays the lead role, is also a well-known singer in Germany, performing with the band Silly.

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