Zwei Bayern im Harem
Seen it?1957 | 82 min | Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 22 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
Jonathan, a well-fed ship's cook, and his friend Michael go ashore in an oriental port city after a long sea voyage. They cannot resist the lure of an enticing drug den, where they are mercilessly plied with drink and robbed. They find refuge with the wealthy passenger Hieronymus Walden, who is staying at a luxury hotel. However, the two Bavarians must agree to rescue his granddaughter Kathi, who has disappeared into an oriental harem.
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 338 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joe Stöckel
- Joe StöckelJonathan
- Beppo BremMichel
- Walter BuschhoffHalim Pascha
- Arnim DahlToni
- Helga FranckKathi
- Kurt GroßkurthObereunuche Selam
- Albert HehnXylander
- Christiane MaybachCora
- Elfie PertramerLucie
- Bally PrellLeila