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Aufs Ganze
Pit and Susi - the couple from the "dream car" - struggle with the small and big problems at work and in their relationship. Pit is on the rise: in his mid-20s, he is already on the management floor of a large Munich advertising agency and always on duty. He lives with Susi in a spacious apartment. Among other status symbols, they can afford an expensive car, the trendy restaurants and clothes from the trendy stores - all well and good. But Susi is not really happy - she senses the dwindling sensitivity of their relationship, in which only superficial outward appearances take center stage. The consequence is inevitable: Susi breaks away and travels into the lonely, but as we know - not without danger - world of the mountains... And Pit? Now he seems to realize how important Susi is to him...
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Plot Summary
In this German crime drama, a wealthy industrialist, after being released from prison, seeks revenge against those he believes wronged him. He enlists the help of a former associate and a mysterious woman to carry out his elaborate plan. The story unfolds with intricate betrayals and a complex web of deceit as the protagonist navigates the criminal underworld to achieve his goals.
Critical Reception
Aufs Ganze is a lesser-known German crime drama that received moderate attention upon its release. While it offered a tense narrative and solid performances from its lead actors, particularly Manfred Krug, it was often seen as a competent but not groundbreaking entry in the genre. Its reception was generally positive among domestic audiences familiar with German crime thrillers, though it did not achieve significant international acclaim.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful plot and Manfred Krug's compelling performance.
Noted for its effective portrayal of the criminal underworld and themes of revenge.
Considered a solid, if somewhat conventional, German crime thriller of its era.
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Fun Fact
Manfred Krug, who stars as the lead, was a prominent figure in East German television and film before the fall of the Berlin Wall, and his transition to West German productions like 'Aufs Ganze' was significant.
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