is a 1974

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comedy film The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the o ...

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, begin ...

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

and Franziska Oehme.

Synopsis

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

Selected cast

External links

* 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 German-language comedy films {{1970s-Germany-film-stub