Manta, Manta
Seen it?1991 | 91 min | Comedy, Action
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A not-so-clever guy called Bertie with an Opel Manta (a low-budget European sports coupé from the '80s) gets competition in a street race from a guy with a fast Mercedes, and another slick guy with a Ferrari tries to get his hands on Bertie's girlfriend.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Wolfgang Büld
- Til SchweigerBertie
- Tina RulandUschi
- Stefan GebelhoffGerd
- Sabine BergFlorentine
- Michael KesslerKlausi
- Nadja NaidenowAngie
- Ömer SimsekHakan
- Beatrice ManowskiSabine
- Martin ArmknechtAxel
- Karin JohnsonAxels Freundin