Die Bubi Scholz Story
Seen it?1998 | Drama, History
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy 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
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Beast, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Dramatic life of Gustav "Bubi" Scholz, who rose from post-war obscurity and a background in black market dealings to become a celebrated European boxing champion in the late 1940s. Charismatic and widely admired, he quickly became a national icon. But as the spotlight fades and his victories grow distant, Scholz’s personal life begins to unravel, leading him into a downward spiral of addiction and emotional turmoil.
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 Roland Suso Richter
- Benno FürmannGustav 'Bubi' Scholz - jung
- Götz GeorgeGustav 'Bubi' Scholz - alt
- Nicolette KrebitzHelga Scholz - jung
- Angela WinklerHelga Scholz - alt
- Dietmar MuesKlaus Eckleben - alt
- Alexandra Maria LaraRenate - jung
- Elisabeth TrissenaarRenate - alt
- Horst KrauseFritz Gretzschel, Trainer
- Michael GwisdekLado Taubeneck, Manager
- Harald Juhnkeer selbst