When Emil travels by bus to Berlin to visit his family, his money is stolen by a crook who specializes in digging tunnels. While following the thief, Emil runs into Gustav, a young boy who gathers up all his friends to help Emil find the money. However, they get into more trouble than they bargained for when Emil's pickpocket turns out to be mixed up with a couple of notorious bank robbers.
Directed by Peter Tewksbury
berlin, germany
detective
railway car
remake
thief
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.1 / 5
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Cast
Walter Slezak
Baron
Bryan Russell
Emil Tischbein
Heinz Schubert
Grundeis
Peter Ehrlich
Müller
Elsa Wagner
Nana
Eva Ingeborg Scholz
Frau Tischbein
Wolfgang Völz
Wachmeister Stucke
Robert Swann
Hermann
Crew
Walt Disney
Producer
Erich Kästner
Novel
Popular Reviews
4 reviews
Autumn George
8.0★ · 06/20/25
Very charming. There was a lot of physical comedy, it was almost like a dance. Reminded me a bit of Little Rascals. I think this film would work well as a tv show, the characters are very loveable.
Very charming. There was a lot of physical comedy, it was almost like a dance. Reminded me a bit of Little Rascals. I think this film would work well as a tv show, the characters are very loveable.
