Der Alpenkönig und der Menschenfeind (1965)
Synopsis
Ever since Rappelkopf was once deceived by a con man, he has become the epitome of a suspicious, stubborn misanthrope and a family nuisance. His wife and daughter, as well as his servants, suffer from his bad moods, accusations, and insinuations. The kind, alpine mountain spirit Astragalus, the King of the Alps, wants to rescue the grumpy man from his constant discontent and misanthropy. He promises to remedy his situation and makes Rappelkopf an offer he cannot refuse: he is to become his alter ego, to slip into another, better form. In the guise of his brother-in-law, the tyrant is to visit his family to convince himself of their loyalty and love. The King of the Alps, in turn, wants to appear as Rappelkopf, the living mirror of the true family despot, in order to morally purify him through self-knowledge.
Release Date: 1965-06-30
Director: Rudolf Steinboeck
Top Cast
- Attila Hörbiger as Rappelkof
- Paul Hörbiger as Astragalus
- Alma Seidler as Antonie
- Max Pfeiler as Alpano
- Hannes Schiel as Linarius
- Christl Erber as Malchen
- Karl Blühm as Sielberkern
- Heinz Ehrenfreund as August Dorn
- Lotte Ledl as Lieschen
- Hugo Gottschlich as Habakuk
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