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A Friend of Mine

Original title: Ein Freund von mir
  • 2006
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
4.5K
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A Friend of Mine (2006)
GermanComedyDrama

An introverted insurance executive at a car rental service is annoyed by his hyperactive, garrulous coworker, but the two end up becoming friends.An introverted insurance executive at a car rental service is annoyed by his hyperactive, garrulous coworker, but the two end up becoming friends.An introverted insurance executive at a car rental service is annoyed by his hyperactive, garrulous coworker, but the two end up becoming friends.

  • Director
    • Sebastian Schipper
  • Writer
    • Sebastian Schipper
  • Stars
    • Daniel Brühl
    • Jürgen Vogel
    • Sabine Timoteo
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    4.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sebastian Schipper
    • Writer
      • Sebastian Schipper
    • Stars
      • Daniel Brühl
      • Jürgen Vogel
      • Sabine Timoteo
    • 12User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast12

    Daniel Brühl
    Daniel Brühl
    • Karl
    Jürgen Vogel
    Jürgen Vogel
    • Hans
    Sabine Timoteo
    Sabine Timoteo
    • Stelle
    Peter Kurth
    Peter Kurth
    • Fernandez
    Michael Wittenborn
    Michael Wittenborn
    • Naumann
    Oktay Özdemir
    • Theo
    Steffen Groth
    Steffen Groth
    • Frank
    Jan-Ole Gerster
    Jan-Ole Gerster
    • Cornelius
    • (as Jan Ole Gerster)
    Dietmar Knochelmann
    • Delivery boy
    Bernardus Manders
    Bernardus Manders
    • Geschäftsmann
    • (as Berry Manders)
    Jens Münchow
    Jens Münchow
    André Reissig
    • Discobesucher
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Sebastian Schipper
    • Writer
      • Sebastian Schipper
    • All cast & crew
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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Daniel Brühl and Jürgen Vogel broke Will Smith's world record for most public appearances on the red carpet in 12 hours by attending the movie's premiere in Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, Düsseldorf and Cologne (22 October 2006).
    • Goofs
      When Karl and Hans drive the Porches they stop side by side. For a brief moment there is a refuge between the cars. When they drive off it has disappeared.
    • Quotes
      • Geschäftsmann: [first words of the movie] Ladies and Gentlemen, we're now getting to the long awaited presentation of the "Archer", awarded each year for the most successful product. May I ask up to the stage: Karl Bornwald!
      • [Applause]
      • Karl: Thanks a lot.
    • Connections
      Featured in Willkommen Österreich: Die 24. Sendung: Jürgen Vogel & Christian Rainer (2008)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 26, 2006 (Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • Official site (Germany)
    • Languages
      • German
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Ein Freund von mir
    • Filming locations
      • Hamburg, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Film1
      • Telepool
      • X-Filme Creative Pool
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • €2,700,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,613,754
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 24m(84 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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