Willi Manages The Whole Thing
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Willi Manages The Whole Thing (German:Willi wird das Kind schon schaukeln) is a 1972 German
sports comedy film
directed by Werner Jacobs
and starring Heinz Erhardt
, Erika von Thellmann and Hannelore Elsner
. Willi takes over as manager of a provincial football team. German footballer Uwe Seeler appears as himself. It was the final entry into a four film series with Heinz Erhardt
as Willi.
Cinema of Germany
Cinema in Germany can be traced back to the late 19th century. German cinema has made major technical and artistic contributions to film.Unlike any other national cinemas, which developed in the context of relatively continuous and stable political systems, Germany witnesses major changes to its...
sports comedy film
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
directed by Werner Jacobs
Werner Jacobs
-Selected filmography:* Gitarren der Liebe * André and Ursula * San Salvatore * Santa Lucia * The Count of Luxemburg * Münchhausen in Afrika * Here I Am, Here I Stay...
and starring Heinz Erhardt
Heinz Erhardt
Heinz Erhardt was a German comedian, musician, entertainer, actor, and poet.Heinz Erhardt was the son of Baltic German Kapellmeister Gustl Erhardt. He lived most of his childhood at his grandparents in Riga, where his grandfather, Paul Nelder, owned a music house...
, Erika von Thellmann and Hannelore Elsner
Hannelore Elsner
Hannelore Elsner is a German actress. After finishing drama school she worked in theatres in Berlin and München. Later she starred in films and TV series such as Die Schwarzwaldklinik...
. Willi takes over as manager of a provincial football team. German footballer Uwe Seeler appears as himself. It was the final entry into a four film series with Heinz Erhardt
Heinz Erhardt
Heinz Erhardt was a German comedian, musician, entertainer, actor, and poet.Heinz Erhardt was the son of Baltic German Kapellmeister Gustl Erhardt. He lived most of his childhood at his grandparents in Riga, where his grandfather, Paul Nelder, owned a music house...
as Willi.
Cast
- Heinz ErhardtHeinz ErhardtHeinz Erhardt was a German comedian, musician, entertainer, actor, and poet.Heinz Erhardt was the son of Baltic German Kapellmeister Gustl Erhardt. He lived most of his childhood at his grandparents in Riga, where his grandfather, Paul Nelder, owned a music house...
... Willi Kuckuck - Erika von Thellmann ... Tante Elvira
- Hannelore ElsnerHannelore ElsnerHannelore Elsner is a German actress. After finishing drama school she worked in theatres in Berlin and München. Later she starred in films and TV series such as Die Schwarzwaldklinik...
... Constanze - Ernst H. Hilbich ... Schnecke
- Barbara Schöne ... Betty
- Gernot Endemann ... Julius Appel
- Claudia Butenuth ... Agnes
- Stefan Behrens ... Mickey
- Loni HeuserLoni Heuser-Selected filmography:* Season in Salzburg * The Faithfull Hussar * Season in Salzburg * Geliebte Hochstaplerin * Drei Mann in einem Boot * The Phone Rings Every Night * Breakfast in Bed...
... Cosima Schulze - Balduin BaasBalduin BaasBalduin Baas was a German actor. He appeared in 77 films and television shows between 1956 and 2002.-Selected filmography:* Orchestra Rehearsal...
... Wolfgang Amadeus Wirsing - Gesine Hess ... Reinhilde
- Reiner Brönneke ... Turnegger
- Hans Terofal ... Stefan Wimblinger
- Reinhold Brandes ... Max Hauer
- Henning Schlüter ... Butenbrink
- Uwe Seeler ... Himself