Emil and the Detectives (1964 film) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Emil and the Detectives |
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| Directed by | Peter Tewksbury |
| Produced by | John McKimson Walt Disney |
| Written by | Erich Kästner |
| Starring | Walter Slezak Bryan Russell Roger Mobley |
| Editing by | Thomas Stanford |
| Studio | Walt Disney Productions |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Distribution |
| Release date(s) | December 18, 1964 |
| Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Money made | $1,275,000 |
Emil and the Detectives is an exciting adventure film from 1964. It's based on a popular book by German writer Erich Kästner. The movie tells the story of a young boy named Emil who becomes a detective! It stars Walter Slezak and Bryan Russell. The film was made in Berlin, Germany, using real places around the city and special studios.
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Emil's Big Adventure in Berlin
This movie follows ten-year-old Emil Tischbein on a special trip. He travels by bus from his hometown, Neustadt, to the big city of Berlin. Emil carries an important envelope. Inside are 400 marks, money his mother asked him to deliver to his grandmother.
During the bus ride, Emil falls asleep. When he wakes up, the money is gone! He is sure the thief is Grundeis, a suspicious man who sat next to him. Emil bravely follows Grundeis to a cafe in Berlin. He tries to get help from a policeman. However, Grundeis manages to escape. He runs off to meet his criminal friend, The Baron.
The Young Detectives Take Over
Emil doesn't give up. He soon gets help from a group of smart child "detectives." Their leader is a street-smart boy named Gustav. Together, they track down Grundeis. They secretly listen in as Grundeis, The Baron, and another helper named Müller plan a big crime. They want to rob a large Berlin bank! Their plan is to dig a tunnel right into the bank's vault.
Emil is caught by the criminals. He is forced to help with their sneaky plan. After the bank vault is blown open, Grundeis gets a surprise. The Baron and Müller trick him! They leave Grundeis and Emil behind in the tunnel. They even light a dynamite fuse to blow them up.
Catching the Crooks
Luckily, Gustav arrives just in time to save Emil and Grundeis. The child detectives quickly chase after the thieves. They alert more children in the neighborhood. Soon, a huge group of kids is chasing the criminals! The Baron and Müller are surrounded by the children. The police arrive and arrest the bad guys.
Emil receives a reward for his bravery. He decides to share the money with all the other children who helped him. It was a true team effort!
Meet the Cast
Here are some of the main actors in the film:
- Walter Slezak as The Baron
- Bryan Russell as Emil Tischbein
- Roger Mobley as Gustav
- Heinz Schubert as Grundeis the thief
- Peter Ehrlich as Müller
- Cindy Cassell as Pony
- Elsa Wagner as Grandma
- Eva Ingeborg Scholz as Frau Tischbein, Emil's mother
- Wolfgang Völz as Wachtmeister Stucke
- Brian Richardson as The Professor
- Robert Swann as Hermann
- David Petrychka as Dienstag
Comic Book Fun
Did you know this movie also became a comic book?
- Gold Key: Emil and the Detectives (February 1965)
