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Und der Himmel lacht dazu (1954)

Brother Martin is a creative, unusual, and understanding member of the order. He loves using unusual methods to raise money for the poor. But not everyone likes this. Finally, his opponents manage to have him placed under house arrest, but that's precisely when everyone needs his help. He tries to escape in order to offer advice and support to little Lena, the pretty Rosl, and the tailor Würmerl. But escaping isn't so easy, as he's trying to make two marriages and mend one...

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Paul HörbigerPaul HörbigerBruder Martin
  • Photo of Marianne KochMarianne KochRosl
  • Photo of Gerhard RiedmannGerhard RiedmannChristian
  • Photo of Carl WeryCarl WeryPfarrer von Siebenwiesen
  • Photo of Rudolf CarlRudolf CarlWürmerl
  • Photo of Fritz EckhardtFritz EckhardtHerr Malzl
  • Photo of Lotte LangLotte LangFrau Malzl
  • Photo of Jane TildenJane TildenStanzi
  • Photo of Peter WeckPeter WeckMichl
  • Photo of Hans LeibeltHans LeibeltGeneral

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