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One man plays triplets on a cruise ship. What could possibly go wrong? EVERYTHING, chaotically.
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Drillinge an Bord (1959)

madcapold-school slapsticktriple trouble

Overview

ComedyRomanceCrime

Househusband Heinz lives with his two brothers Otto and Eduard. When Heinz wins a luxury cruise in a pop song contest, Otto and Eduard don't want to stay at home. The two decide to secretly go along as stowaways...

Flag of DEDEGerman
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Standout Aspects

Acting

Heinz Erhardt plays three brothers. The wigs deserve their own credit.

Practical Effects

Split-screen triplet scenes, 1959 style. No CGI, pure editing wizardry.

Best for:Solo: Perfect Sunday morning chaos with coffee and zero brain requirements.·Background: German whistling skills guaranteed to improve or worsen dramatically.
H

Director

Hans Müller

ReleasedDec 22, 1959
Runtime1h 22m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Deutsche Film Hansa

Top Cast

Heinz Erhardt

Heinz Erhardt

Heinz, Otto und Eduard Bollmann

Ann Smyrner

Ann Smyrner

Rita

Ingrid van Bergen

Ingrid van Bergen

Diana

Trude Herr

Trude Herr

Lady Zocker

Peter Carsten

Peter Carsten

Fred Larsen

Günter Pfitzmann

Günter Pfitzmann

Mac

Paul Dahlke

Paul Dahlke

Emilio

Paul Westermeier

Paul Westermeier

Kapitän

Ralf Wolter

Ralf Wolter

Friseur

Günther Jerschke

Günther Jerschke

Reinwald

Günther Ungeheuer

Günther Ungeheuer

Kellner

Kathrin Ackermann

Kathrin Ackermann

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Trivia

Heinz Erhardt was Germany's most beloved comedian; this was his only triple-role performance.

Cultural

The whistling contest premise reflects 1950s West German obsession with Schlager music competitions.

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