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Götz George, Christian Redl, Jeanette Hain, Felix Eitner, Angelika Bartsch

Hermine Huntgeburth wrote and directed this German comedy-drama about a trio of travelers who veer their caravan toward pockets they can pick. Before Zobel (Gotz George) linked up with Karl (Christan ... read more read more...Redl), he had a hetero lifestyle that brought him a daughter, Lizzi (Jeanette Hain). After Karl dies in a car accident, Rudolf (Felix Eitner) joins the team -- and both father and daughter take a sexual interest in Rudolf. Lizzi leaves, accusing Dad of using her to procure younger men. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 38 min.

Directed by: Hermine Huntgeburth

Release Date: February 12, 1999

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DVD Release Date: May 29, 2001

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  • purplemegan
    February 9, 2007
    purplemegan
    Very disturbing and creepy and overall just weird. I had to cover my eyes a lot. Basically it's about a trio of pickpockets (two gay men and one of their daughters). The one without a daughter becomes unable to work and the father and daughter add another guy to their team and... read more he just kinda gets passed around.

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Doris Toumarkine
April 20, 2001
Doris Toumarkine, Film Journal International

Production values and performances are all fine here and the characters are likeable losers. Full Review

Derek Elley
July 22, 2008
Derek Elley, Variety

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Andrew Sarris
April 27, 2007
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer

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Peter Stack
April 20, 2001
Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle

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Elliott Stein
April 20, 2001
Elliott Stein, Village Voice

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April 20, 2001
Los Angeles Times

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Stephen Holden
April 20, 2001
Stephen Holden, New York Times

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December 6, 2005
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Emanuel Levy
August 11, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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December 8, 2002
Film Threat

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