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Männer ohne Beruf

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1929 | 121 min | Thriller, Drama, Crime

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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 crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1929: an older pace and style.

A police deputy in Paris have a lead on an international gang into trafficking. The police dresses as a steward to tail the head of the gang to Marseille. On the ship he meets with Madeleine. A girl controlled by the traffickers.

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 powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 359 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Harry Piel

  • Harry PielPolice deputy
  • Bruno ZienerDupont
  • Albert PauligRené Duval
  • Aruth WartanJosé Servantes
  • Dary HolmMadeleine
  • Edith MeinhardMado