Richy Guitar
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Richy Guitar

6.5 / 10 1985 1h 30mNR German
MusicComedy

Storyline

Richy Guitar is actually called Richard, but is only called like this by his parents. The young man finds it difficult to find work in Berlin, and when he finally does, he is bullied by his boss. When he meets drummer Igor and bassist Hans, a new rock band is immediately formed. While the trio dreams of a gig at the Avus racetrack, Richy's relationship breaks down...

Cast & Crew

Farin Urlaub

Farin Urlaub

Richard Schrader

Lead
Bela B.

Bela B.

Igor

Hans Runge

Hans Runge

Hans

Nena

Nena

Herself

KR

Kristina Raschen

Anja

Ingrid van Bergen

Ingrid van Bergen

Mutter

Horst Pinnow

Horst Pinnow

Vater

Dan van Husen

Dan van Husen

Harter Bursche

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Michael Laux's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Richy Guitar is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker