Charleys Onkel
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Charleys Onkel

5.0 / 10 1969 1h 33mNR German
Comedy

Storyline

Driving instructor Carola "Charley" can no longer stand the constant advances of her pupils and quits her job without further ado. To gain some distance, she takes the opportunity to look after her friend Lilo's dog, the two parrots and her apartment while Lilo is on vacation. But even here she has to fend off unloved admirers, as Lilo earns her living as a playgirl. However, "Charley" has received a good tip from her friend: As soon as a man becomes too pushy, janitor Pinkus pretends to be "Captain Tressblekken" on cue and quickly chases the visitors away. But when the real Uncle Tressblekken turns up at "Charley's" house, chaos can no longer be averted...

Cast & Crew

Heinz Erhardt

Heinz Erhardt

Salesman

Lead
Gunther Philipp

Gunther Philipp

Dr. Krusius

Gustav Knuth

Gustav Knuth

Reginald Tressblekken

Gila von Weitershausen

Gila von Weitershausen

Carla "Charley" Werner

Karl Michael Vogler

Karl Michael Vogler

Boy Deisen

Heidy Bohlen

Heidy Bohlen

Lilo Freddersen

Erna Sellmer

Erna Sellmer

Cornelia Tressblekken

II

Ingo Insterburg

Lutz

What People Are Saying

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