Overview

During his trip to the city, a naïve man from the countryside falls victim to a thief who steals his wallet. Since all his personal documents were in it, he not only looses his money but also his identity. The thief turns out to be a cunning con man, who uses the papers for his criminal schemes. Soon enough, a warrant is issued, and eventually both men – the thief and the innocent guy – are arrested. But since all the red tape of the government causes even more confusion, the odyssey of the victim searching for his lost identity has just started.

Cast

Axel von Ambesser, Ruth Lommel, Gretl Schörg, Paul Henckels, Elisabeth Flickenschildt, Aribert Wäscher, Hans Hermann Schaufuß, Kurt Weitkamp

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Frequently asked

What is "Der Mann, dem man den Namen stahl" about?

During his trip to the city, a naïve man from the countryside falls victim to a thief who steals his wallet. Since all his personal documents were in it, he not only looses his money but also his identity. The thief turns out to be a cunning con man, who uses the papers for his criminal schemes. Soon enough, a warrant is issued, and eventually both men – the thief and the innocent guy – are arrested. But since all the red tape of the government causes even more confusion, the odyssey of the victim searching for his lost identity has just started.

When was "Der Mann, dem man den Namen stahl" released?

Der Mann, dem man den Namen stahl was released in 1945.

Who stars in "Der Mann, dem man den Namen stahl"?

The cast includes Axel von Ambesser, Ruth Lommel, Gretl Schörg, Paul Henckels.

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