is a 1974

German German(s) may refer to: * Germany (of or related to) **Germania (historical use) * Germans, citizens of Germany, people of German ancestry, or native speakers of the German language ** For citizens of Germany, see also German nationality law **Ger ...

comedy film A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending (black comedy being an exception). Comedy is one of the ol ...

directed by

Werner Jacobs Werner Jacobs (1909–1999) was a German film director and film editor, editor. He was born in Berlin on the 24 April 1909. He is best known for his contributions to Modebummel (1951), Der Stern von Santa Clara (1958) and André und Ursula (1955). ...

and starring

Klaus Löwitsch Klaus Löwitsch (8 April 1936 – 3 December 2002) was a German actor, best known in Germany for his starring role in the television detective series ''Peter Strohm''. He appeared in several films directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, beginn ...

Reiner Schöne Reiner Schöne (born 19 January 1942) is a German actor, known for such roles as Dukhat in the ''Babylon 5'' series, Shinnok in '' Mortal Kombat: Annihilation'', Esoqq in the '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' episode "Allegiance", Kolitar in ...

and Franziska Oehme. A mayor who rules his hometown autocratically is challenged by the arrival of an idealistic young priest.

Selected cast

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* 1974 films 1974 comedy films German comedy films West German films 1970s German-language films Films directed by Werner Jacobs Films about Catholic priests Films set in Bavaria Constantin Film films 1970s German films {{1970s-Germany-film-stub