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Großstadtprärie

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1971 | 86 min | Drama, Western

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
One for western fans and people who like stories about real, flawed people. Leaves you with something to think about. A good follow-up to Deadwood: The Movie.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 26 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

The two wealthy citizens Harald and Günter are in love with the pretty Emilie. Since Emilie doesn't want to choose one of them, and since neither of them wants to back out, the two men resort to a strange role-playing game: they play cowboys. Dressed up as cowboys, they fight a duel over several rounds in the middle of a nameless German city that becomes increasingly meaningless...

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Claus Tinney

  • Harald LeipnitzFalk
  • Günther UngeheuerRau
  • Wolfgang SpierMaybach
  • Emely ReuerAnke
  • Thomas HörbigerPolice Officer
  • Günther BohatschKrämer
  • Till KrabbeRowdy
  • Georg Schlob