Ach du lieber Harry_
Down-on-his-luck private detective Harry Werner just wants a quiet life, but trouble always finds him. When he stumbles into a case involving a missing woman, shady criminals, and a suitcase full of secrets, Harry realises he's in way over his head. A mix of comedy, noir, and chaos, this quirky caper proves that bad luck is Harry’s only constant companion.
Starring
Dieter Hallervorden, Iris Berben, Jacques Marin
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Ach du lieber Harry was released 45 years ago in 1981.
Overview
Down-on-his-luck private detective Harry Werner just wants a quiet life, but trouble always finds him. When he stumbles into a case involving a missing woman...
Ach du lieber Harry is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 25m.
CAST (17)
Dieter Hallervorden
Harry
Iris Berben
Jane
Jacques Marin
Hochwürden Harry
Manfred Lehmann
Pater Benno
LH
Lisa Helwig
Anni Rose
NK
Nino Korda
Castello
Volker Prechtel
Etagenkellner
FP
Fritz Pauli
Prof. Berlapp
HB
Hans Bergmann
Dr. Bluntschli
KS
Karl Sibold
Hoteldirektor
MW
Maximilian Wolters
Polizeikommissar
KG
Katren Gebelein
Dame an der Rezeption
DM
Dörthe Mahraun
Dame im Speisewagen
GW
Gert Wiedenhofen
Anhalter
GB
Günther Becker
Kriminalkommissar
LG
Leopold Gmeinwieser
Taxifahrer
HF
Hans-Joachim Frick
Chauffeur
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What is Ach du lieber Harry about?
Down-on-his-luck private detective Harry Werner just wants a quiet life, but trouble always finds him. When he stumbles into a case involving a missing woman, shady criminals, and a suitcase full of secrets, Harry realises he's in way over his head. A mix of comedy, noir, and chaos, this quirky caper proves that bad luck is Harry’s only constant companion.
How long is Ach du lieber Harry?
Ach du lieber Harry has a runtime of 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Who stars in Ach du lieber Harry?
The cast of Ach du lieber Harry includes Dieter Hallervorden, Iris Berben, Jacques Marin, Manfred Lehmann, Lisa Helwig.
What is the rating of Ach du lieber Harry?
Ach du lieber Harry has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 13 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy
