Germany / Nov 10, 1981 / 16
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Patient No. 7, a man who has been wrongly committed to a psychiatric hospital for years, escapes and embarks on a chaotic journey through the outside world. Disguised as a painter, he causes uproar with his innocent yet eccentric behavior, disrupting the lives of strangers. Along the way, he befriends Marlene, a young woman fascinated by his unconventional charm, much to her jealous husband's frustration. As the line between sanity and madness blurs, the film humorously explores the absurdity of societal norms. Featuring a memorable cameo by Loriot, this quirky satire questions who’s truly "crazy."
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Evelyn Hamann | Krankenschwester |
| Chris Howland | Mr. Anderson |
| Jochen Schroeder | Charly |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Wer spinnt denn da, Herr Doktor? |
| Original language | Deutsch (DE) |
| Spoken languages | Deutsch |
| Production countries | Germany |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | NF Geria II Filmgesellschaft m.b.H., Bavaria Entertainment, Pro-ject Filmproduktion |
| Release date | 10 novembre 1981 |
| Writer | Christian Rateuke, Stefan Lukschy, Hartmann Schmige |
| Assistant directors | Christian Rateuke, Stefan Lukschy |
| Production design | Stefan Lukschy |
| Art direction | Stefan Lukschy |
| Set decoration | Stefan Lukschy |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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