Manta - Der Film
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Manta - Der Film

4.8 / 10 1991 1h 30mNR German
Comedy

Storyline

Life is tough on car fanatic Fred. As soon as he has convinced the beautiful hairdresser Tina, he wins an Opel Manta in a raffle and is rid of the lady immediately. From now on, Tina prefers to turn to the photographer Phil. He has what Fred always wanted: a Golf GTI. To make matters worse, he now has to listen to the mocking remarks of his fellow men at every traffic light. But Fred doesn't give up. He finally finds support in the Manta Club. In a big race he finally wants to put his rival GTI-Phil in his place.

Cast & Crew

Sebastian Rudolph

Sebastian Rudolph

Manfred " Fred " Grabowski

Lead
Nadeshda Brennicke

Nadeshda Brennicke

Tina

Jophi Ries

Jophi Ries

Phil

EF

Edda Fischer

Kerstin

Jochen Nickel

Jochen Nickel

Fahrlehrer

Helge Schneider

Helge Schneider

DJ Johnny Flash

Dieter Pfaff

Dieter Pfaff

Heinz Grabowski

Brigitte Janner

Brigitte Janner

Ilse Grabowski

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Peter Timm's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Manta - Der Film is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker