The Beginner_
Movie fan Mike has invented a machine with which he is able to take part in every movie which is currently running on his video tape recorder. But he and his friend Tommy are watched while trying out this new device and soon two electronic companies are on their trail to discover the secret of this invention.
Director
Sigi Rothemund
Starring
Thomas Gottschalk, Mike Krüger, Anja Kruse
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
1 country
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Year context
The Beginner was released 41 years ago in 1985.
The Beginner is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 40m.
CAST (20)
Thomas Gottschalk
Tommy
Mike Krüger
Mike
Anja Kruse
Linda
Sylvia Engelmann
Tommys Freundin
Ankie Lau
Ling Ling
Kurt Weinzierl
Trainer / Sheriff / Archäologe / Louis XIV. / Pianist
Gerd Baltus
Direktor Kappellusch
Eiji Kusuhara
Werner Kreindl
Kommissar
Jochen Busse
Zeitungsleser
Udo Kier
Graf Frackstein
Thea Gottschalk
Gräfin Frackstein
Klaus Stiglmeier
Bestatter
Ossy Kolmann
Liborius
Corinna Drews
Jane
Willy Harlander
Tankstellenpächter
Bob Lockwood
Goldi
Kenny Whymark
Humphrey Bogart
Gert Burkard
Chauffeur
Ludwig Haas
Manager
CREW
Director
Writer
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Beginner about?
Movie fan Mike has invented a machine with which he is able to take part in every movie which is currently running on his video tape recorder. But he and his friend Tommy are watched while trying out this new device and soon two electronic companies are on their trail to discover the secret of this invention.
How long is The Beginner?
The Beginner has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who directed The Beginner?
The Beginner was directed by Sigi Rothemund.
Who stars in The Beginner?
The cast of The Beginner includes Thomas Gottschalk, Mike Krüger, Anja Kruse, Sylvia Engelmann, Ankie Lau.
What is the rating of The Beginner?
The Beginner has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 24 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy
KEYWORDS (3)
invention
remote control
parallel world