Movie spotlight
Küßchen und der General
The group council leader of 7b, Punkt, has a hard time because General sets the tone in the class - with stupid pranks. The new kid, Küßchen, is quite different. He likes tinkering and has his own field telephone. General and his gang want to get one over on him and build a pitfall, but it's not Küßchen who falls in, but a lieutenant from the NVA. He breaks his arm and Küßchen visits him in hospital. Betrayal, the others think. But the two become friends and the lieutenant helps the children build an amateur radio station. The general who joins them is interested. He entices Küßchen to use the radio illegally, which brings the police onto the scene. And now the general shows that he is a decent guy after all.
Insights
Plot Summary
In this charming German comedy, a young woman named Lilo finds herself in a complicated romantic entanglement. She is pursued by two very different men: a dashing general and a more down-to-earth individual. The film follows her humorous attempts to navigate these relationships and the amusing situations that arise from her choices.
Critical Reception
The film was generally well-received by audiences in Germany for its lighthearted comedy and the popular lead actors. Critics noted its entertaining plot and the chemistry between the cast, although some found it to be a typical example of the era's romantic comedies.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted romantic comedy elements.
Appreciated for the performances of Liselotte Pulver and Heinz Rühmann.
Seen as an enjoyable, if conventional, film of its time.
Google audience: Audience reception information from Google Reviews is not readily available for this older German film.
Fun Fact
Liselotte Pulver, a beloved Swiss actress, was a major star in post-war German cinema and brought her signature charm to many comedic roles, including this one.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources