The Family Jewels (2004)
Martin is the ambitious one in the family. He is poised to start on his doctorate, when he is diagnosed with testicular cancer and all his future plans begin to unravel. The removal of one testicle reduces the most immediate threat, but the cancer has already spread and Martin's doctor argues for an operation that would save him, but could also castrate him.
Director: Robert Schwentke
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: January 22, 2004
Cast
- Wotan Wilke Möhring - Martin Schwarz
- Julia Hummer - Susanne
- Antoine Monot Jr. - Harry
- Alexander Beyer - Roman Schwarz
- Janek Rieke - Nickel
- Doris Schretzmayer - Schwester Elke
- Götz Schubert - Dr. Bofinger
- Fatih Cevikkollu - Pfleger
- Marie Gruber - Gabriele Schwarz
- Thomas Thieme - Hans Schwarz
Screenplay
Music: Martin Todsharow
Cinematography: Florian Ballhaus
Editing: Hans Funck
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Robert Schwentke
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Family Jewels about?
- Martin is the ambitious one in the family. He is poised to start on his doctorate, when he is diagnosed with testicular cancer and all his future plans begin to unravel. The removal of one testicle reduces the most immediate threat, but the cancer has already spread and Martin's doctor argues for an operation that would save him, but could also castrate him.
- Who directed The Family Jewels?
- The Family Jewels was directed by Robert Schwentke.
- Who stars in The Family Jewels?
- The Family Jewels stars Wotan Wilke Möhring, Julia Hummer, Antoine Monot Jr., Alexander Beyer, Janek Rieke, Doris Schretzmayer.
- How long is The Family Jewels?
- The Family Jewels has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is The Family Jewels?
- The Family Jewels is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Family Jewels produced?
- The Family Jewels was produced in Germany.