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Jetzt nicht, Liebling
A married fur trader makes advances to a woman who is also married. He offers her a fur coat, which her husband is to buy at a low price so that their true intentions remain hidden. However, the husband wants the expensive item for his own mistress.
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Plot Summary
A seemingly ordinary accountant, Walter Bergmann, leads a double life as a master thief known as 'The Shadow'. His meticulously planned heists are disrupted when a persistent detective, while investigating a series of burglaries, begins to suspect Bergmann. The film follows Bergmann's increasingly complex efforts to maintain his innocent facade while evading capture and continuing his criminal activities.
Critical Reception
Despite its intriguing premise, 'Jetzt nicht, Liebling' received a mixed to lukewarm reception. Critics often pointed to its attempts at a sophisticated crime caper that sometimes faltered in pacing and execution, although the performances of its lead actors were generally praised for adding charm to the proceedings.
What Reviewers Say
The film boasts a clever dual-identity premise for its protagonist.
Manfred Krug and Heinz Reincke deliver engaging performances that elevate the material.
Some critics found the plot convoluted and the pacing inconsistent.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest appreciation for the comedic elements and the cat-and-mouse dynamic between the thief and the detective. Some viewers found the film dated but enjoyable for its period charm.
Fun Fact
The film is an adaptation of the 1969 French novel 'Pas de Laissez-passer pour S... ' by Frédéric Valmain.
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