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Manta - Der Film
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Manta - Der Film

1991-09-18 · 90 min · ★ 4.8

Comedy

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.

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Directors
Peter Timm
Production companies
Royal Film
Countries
Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sebastian RudolphSebastian RudolphManfred " Fred " Grabowski
Nadeshda BrennickeNadeshda BrennickeTina
Jophi RiesJophi RiesPhil
Edda FischerKerstin
Jochen NickelJochen NickelFahrlehrer
Helge SchneiderHelge SchneiderDJ Johnny Flash
Dieter PfaffDieter PfaffHeinz Grabowski
Brigitte JannerBrigitte JannerIlse Grabowski
Ralf RichterRalf RichterPolizist Wolle
Dieter Thomas HeckDieter Thomas HeckHartmut Metzger
Peter BehrensPeter BehrensPolizist Meuser
Gennadi VengerovGennadi VengerovSascha
Susanne WilhelminaDesiree
Jennifer SteffensGabi
Mario IrrekMario IrrekHotte

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