August Rieger (1914–1984) was an Austrian
screenwriter
A screenplay writer (also called screenwriter, scriptwriter, scribe or scenarist) is a writer who practices the craft of screenwriting, writing screenplays on which mass media, such as films, television programs and video games, are based.
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and film director.
[Goble p.158] He worked in the
Austrian
Austrian may refer to:
* Austrians, someone from Austria or of Austrian descent
** Someone who is considered an Austrian citizen, see Austrian nationality law
* Austrian German dialect
* Something associated with the country Austria, for example: ...
and later the
West German film industry.
Selected filmography
* ''
The Blue Danube'' (1955)
* ''
The Doctor's Secret The Doctors Secret may refer to:
* ''The Doctor's Secret'' (1909 film), a French silent short film
* ''The Doctor's Secret'' (1913 film), an American silent short film
* ''The Doctor's Secret'' (1929 film), an American drama film
* ''The Doctor' ...
'' (1955)
* ''
Forest Liesel
''Forest Liesel'' (german: Försterliesel) is a 1956 West German comedy drama film directed by Herbert B. Fredersdorf and starring Anita Gutwell, Rudolf Lenz and Lotte Ledl. It is part of the post-war group of rural-set heimatfilm.Fritsche p.131 ...
'' (1956)
* ''
Her Corporal
''Her Corporal'' (german: Ihr Korporal or ) is a 1956 Austrian historical comedy film directed by E. W. Emo and starring Peter Weck, , and Paul Hörbiger.
The film's sets were designed by the art director Heinz Ockermüller. The film was shot in ...
'' (1956)
* ''
Imperial and Royal Field Marshal'' (1956)
* ''
Candidates for Marriage
''Candidates for Marriage'' (german: Heiratskandidaten) is a 1958 Austrian-West German comedy film directed by Hermann Kugelstadt and starring Beppo Brem, Paul Hörbiger and Gerlinde Locker.Bock & Bergfelder p.216 It was shot at the Schönbrunn ...
'' (1958)
* ''
Hello Taxi
''Hello Taxi'' (German: ''Hallo Taxi'') is a 1958 Austrian comedy film directed by Hermann Kugelstadt and starring Hans Moser (actor), Hans Moser, Paul Hörbiger and Oskar Sima.Bock & Bergfelder p.216 Two old friends in Vienna, both Fiacre (carria ...
'' (1958)
* ''
Girls for the Mambo-Bar
''Girls for the Mambo-Bar'' (german: Mädchen für die Mambo-Bar) is a 1959 West German crime film directed by Wolfgang Glück and starring Kai Fischer, Gerlinde Locker and Jimmy Makulis.Lembach p.323
The film's sets were designed by the art ...
'' (1959)
* ''
Der Orgelbauer von St. Marien'' (1961)
* ''
Das Mädel aus dem Böhmerwald
Das or DAS may refer to:
Organizations
* Dame Allan's Schools, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
* Danish Aviation Systems, a supplier and developer of unmanned aerial vehicles
* Departamento Administrativo de Seguridad, a former Colombian ...
'' (1965)
* ''
Always Trouble with the Teachers
''Always Trouble with the Teachers'' (german: Immer Ärger mit den Paukern) is a 1968 West German comedy film directed by Harald Vock and starring Roy Black, Uschi Glas, and Peter Weck
Peter may refer to:
People
* List of people named Peter, ...
'' (1968)
* ''
Peter und Sabine'' (1968)
* ''
Help, I Love Twins
''Help, I Love Twins'' (german: Hilfe, ich liebe Zwillinge) is a 1969 West German comedy film directed by Peter Weck and starring Roy Black, Uschi Glas, and Eddi Arent.Bock & Bergfelder p. 269
It was shot around Wörthersee in Austria.
Synopsi ...
'' (1969)
* ''The Seven Red Berets'' (1969)
* ''The Young Tigers of Hong Kong'' (1969)
* ''When the Mad Aunts Arrive'' (1970)
* ''The Vampire Happening'' (1971)
* ''Charley's Nieces'' (1974)
* ''Revenge of the East Frisians'' (1974)
* ''Monika and the Sixteen Year Olds'' (1975)
References
Bibliography
* Fritsche, Maria. ''Homemade Men In Postwar Austrian Cinema: Nationhood, Genre and Masculinity ''. Berghahn Books, 2013.
* Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999.
External links
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1914 births
1984 deaths
Austrian film directors
Film people from Vienna
Austrian screenwriters
Austrian producers
Austrian emigrants to Germany
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