The filmmaker René Perraudin made five comedic short films with Otto Sander in the leading role and knits them into a feature film.
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Otto Sander
Otto Spalt
Known for
Wings of Desire
Das Boot
Rolf Zacher
Reporter Schnellwindt
Known for
Just Desserts
Klaus Doldinger
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Renée Gundelach
René Perraudin
Alfred Edel
Dr. Kohlhammer
Known for
Stroszek
Romy Haag
Maria Loria
Also in
My Wonderful West Berlin
Babystrich im Sperrbezirk
Werner Nitschke
Katharina Thalbach
Tamara
Known for
The Signal
The Tin Drum
Udo Samel
Edgar
Known for
Babylon Berlin
The Piano Teacher
Peter Fitz
Der Regisseur
Known for
Werckmeister Harmonies
Au Revoir les Enfants
Irm Hermann
Frau Spalt
Known for
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The Merchant of Four Seasons
René Perraudin Director · Klaus Doldinger Composer Werner Nitschke Cinematographer
First release March 25, 1988 · Produced in Germany · Original title z.B. ... Otto Spalt
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Germany
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Original title
z.B. ... Otto Spalt
Original language
German
Spoken on screen
German
Release dates
Germany · March 25, 1988
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No release date listed for United States.
France
December 6, 1989
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