(Der eiserne Gustav)

Overview: The stern and reserved Gustav Hartmann, known as "Iron Gustav", is the last Berlin cab driver. At the end of the 1920s, his time is over as horse-drawn cabs are replaced by automobile cabs. He is threatened with impoverishment. His family wants to have him incapacitated. So he sets off on one last great journey that takes him from Berlin to Paris and back. A reporter with a nose for a big story accompanies him, Gustav becomes famous, returns to Berlin in triumph and, having become a gentle and approachable person, reconciles with his family.

Countries:

Germany

Genres:

Drama

Networks:

Das Erste

Year:

1979

Directors:

Wolfgang Staudte

Production companies:

ARD

Actors:

Gustav Hackendahl

Frau Hackendahl

Sophie

Irma

Crews:

Director

Novel