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Der große Preis
The moral is simple: keep your mouth shut, especially when you're working during the wartime in a factory, which produces racing cars only, or someone can (or even must) get murdered. Not a good movie, not a bad either. The ending is abrupt and artificial, which seems to be a common plague of Third Reich's crime movies. Gustav Fröhlich could never get rid of his silent era mannerisms and overacting. But on the other side, this film is not boring and has to offer some decent plot turns and acting.
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Plot Summary
A young man inherits a large sum of money and a valuable racing car, leading to romantic entanglements and competition. He finds himself torn between two women and the thrill of the race.
Critical Reception
As a wartime German film, 'Der große Preis' was produced under specific conditions and its reception is often viewed through that historical lens. It served as light entertainment for audiences at the time, focusing on romance and the glamour of motor racing. Critical analysis from its contemporary period is scarce, but it's generally considered a typical example of escapist cinema of that era.
What Reviewers Say
A lighthearted romantic comedy typical of its time.
Features the popular star Johannes Heesters in a leading role.
The plot revolves around inheritance, romance, and motorsport.
Google audience: Audience reviews are limited due to the film's age and origin, but it is seen as a nostalgic piece of German cinema from the 1940s.
Fun Fact
The film was made during World War II, and like many German films of that period, it aimed to provide escapism for audiences.
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