Emil goes to Berlin to see his grandmother with a large amount of money and is offered sweets by a strange man that make him sleep. He wakes up at his stop with no money.
"Emil and the Detectives" from way back in 1931. Is it still worth a watch? Absolutely, if you're into something a bit different, something that shows its age but has this undeniable charm. Families with kids who like a good mystery and don't mind black and white will probably get a kick out of it. If you need explosio...
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Gerhard Lamprecht
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""Emil and the Detectives" from way back in 1931. Is it still worth a watch? Absolutely, if you're into something a bit different, something that shows its age but has this undeniable charm. Families with kids who like a good mystery and don't mind black and white will probably get a kick out of it. If you need explosions and lightning-fast edits, you're gonna have a rough time. This one's for the patient crowd, for sure. Emil's quiet journey to Berlin, it sets a certain mood. You really feel th..."
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