Unser Mann im Dschungel
Unser Mann im Dschungel

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Unser Mann im Dschungel

1987
Movie
100 min
German

A German engineer Lutz Kehlmann is to lead a dam project in South America. When he flies over the area of the dam the helicopter crashes and Kehlmann is the only survivor all alone in the jungle.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Hans-Michael RehbergGenres: Comedy, Adventure

Plot Summary

A down-on-his-luck German businessman, desperate for money, travels to the Amazon rainforest with a shady associate. He gets entangled in a bizarre adventure involving a lost tribe, a valuable treasure, and a series of comical mishaps. His journey becomes a struggle for survival and self-discovery amidst the exotic and dangerous jungle environment.

Critical Reception

This German comedy-adventure film received a mixed to positive reception, primarily appreciated for its lighthearted approach and the performances of its lead actors. While not a critical darling, it found an audience for its humorous take on the 'fish out of water' trope in an exotic setting.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its comedic moments and lighthearted adventure.

  • Noted for the chemistry between the lead actors.

  • Some found the plot predictable but enjoyable.

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Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of German comedies in the 1980s that often featured well-known television actors in lighthearted, adventurous plots.

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