The film chronicles the rise and fall of Germany's most famous a capella group, the Comedian Harmonists, in 1930s Germany.The film chronicles the rise and fall of Germany's most famous a capella group, the Comedian Harmonists, in 1930s Germany.The film chronicles the rise and fall of Germany's most famous a capella group, the Comedian Harmonists, in 1930s Germany.
- Awards
- 13 wins & 3 nominations
- Roman's Father
- (as Gérard Semaan)
- Director
- Writers
- Jürgen Büscher
- Jürgen Egger(uncredited)
- Klaus Richter
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
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- TriviaWith very few exceptions, all vocal performances heard during the movie were original recordings of the 1930's group. The old material was de-noised and digitally enhanced.
- GoofsDuring the performance on the USS Saratoga, black sailors are shown on the vessel mixed with white sailors. The navy did not integrate until 1949.
- Quotes
[the group has just been informed that, effective after that night's show, they are banned from performing in Germany. Roman undoes his collar, refusing to go on]
Roman Cycowski: No power on Earth can force me to sing in this country again.
Harry Frommermann: Roman, please.
[the audience begins clapping for the group to come out on stage]
Harry Frommermann: Don't you hear that? Those are our fans. At least for tonight. Do you guys understand? Our fans.
- Crazy creditsAfter the movie, before the end credits, a photo of the real Comedian Harmonists is shown.
- SoundtracksTango Comedie
Composed and arranged by Winfried Grabe
- Quirky-
- Oct 7, 2002
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official site
- Languages
- Also known as
- Comedian Harmonists
- Filming locations
- Bad Fischau, Lower Austria, Austria(public bath scenes)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $244,861
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $25,141
- Mar 14, 1999
- Gross worldwide
- $244,861
- Runtime1 hour 55 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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