Holiday in St. Tropez
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Directed by | Ernst Hofbauer |
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Cinematography | Dieter Wedekind |
Edited by | Elisabeth Kleinert-Neumann |
Music by | Gert Wilden |
Production company | Music House |
Distributed by | Constantin Film |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
Country | West Germany |
Language | German |
Holiday in St. Tropezis a 1964 West Germancomedy filmdirected byErnst Hofbauerand starringVivi Bach,Ann Smyrner,andRudolf Prack.[1]
Plot
[edit]Carlos Fonti and his wife Marisa are in the midst of constructing their hotel, St. Tropez, on theAdriaticcoast when their workforce abruptly quits to seek employment asguest workersin Germany. This leaves the hotel only partially completed just before the start of the season, much to Carlos's dismay, especially since his niece, Vivi Sörensen, is already advertising for guests as a co-owner of the hotel from back home. Vivi rushes to the hotel and attempts to cancel bookings, but her efforts are in vain as a tour group led by Theo Reich is already en route to the Adriatic. Among the eclectic mix of guests are a governess with her six charges, journalist Michaela, Philipp Kussmaul with his two unruly children, and his wife Friedericke, who is bedridden withmeaslesbut plans to join later.
Upon arrival, the stranded vacationers are at a loss for what to do, so they decide to set up camp in the hotel garden. Their numbers swell when Carola Engelhard, who had originally planned to vacation with her parents but ran away due to their change of plans, joins them under the guise of a homeless girl named Brigitte. Meanwhile, Carola's friend Heidi Kirschmann, hoping to snag a wealthy suitor, arrives in a luxuriousconvertible.As the guests settle in, relationships form and entangle: Vivi connects with Ricky, Michaela with Tommy, and Carola's antics draw the attention of her parents, who ultimately spend their vacation days in a tent near the hotel.
Amidst misunderstandings and romantic entanglements, the vacationers find resolution and joy. Carola reconciles with her parents, Heidi finds companionship with Theo Reich, and Vivi and Ricky become engaged. Eventually, all the guests depart, leaving behind a tale of unexpected connections and newfound happiness.
Cast
[edit]- Vivi Bachas Vivi Sörensen
- Ann Smyrneras Heidi Kirschmann
- Rudolf Prackas Robert Engelhard
- Margitta Scherras Carola Engelhard
- Mady Rahlas Liane Engelhard
- Gerd Vespermannas Theo Reich
- Hannelore Aueras Michaela
- Thomas Alderas Ricky
- Alice Treffas Gouvernante
- Gus Backusas Tommy
- Kurt Großkurthas Carlos Fonti
- Elma Karlowaas Marisa Fonti
- Peter W. Staubas Philipp Kussmaul
- Edith Hanckeas Friedericke Kussmaul
- Florian Kuehneas Rups
- Angelika Benderas Rita Kussmaul
- Enzi Fuchsas Fräulein Gerber
- Mario del Mariusas Wirt
- Boris Buzančićas Julio
- Billy Moas Sänger
- Peggy Marchas Sängerin
- Teddy Parkeras Sänger
- Manfred Schnelldorferas Sänger
References
[edit]- ^Hobsch p. 27
Bibliography
[edit]- Hobsch, Manfred (1998).Liebe, Tanz und 1000 Schlagerfilme: ein illustriertes Lexikon – mit allen Kinohits des deutschen Schlagerfilms von 1930 bis heute(in German). Berlin: Schwarzkopf & Schwarzkopf.ISBN978-3-89602-166-3.
External links
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- 1964 films
- 1964 musical comedy films
- German musical comedy films
- West German films
- 1960s German-language films
- Films directed by Ernst Hofbauer
- Constantin Film films
- Films about vacationing
- Films set in hotels
- Films set in the Mediterranean Sea
- Films shot in Croatia
- Films shot in Yugoslavia
- 1960s German films
- Films scored by Gert Wilden
- 1960s German film stubs