This classic 1931 German adaptation of Eric Kastner's much-loved children's book was by Kastner himself and written by the legendary Billy Wilder (Sunset Boulevard The Apartment) and an uncredited Emeric Pressburger (A Matter of Life and Death Red Shoes). When young Emil is sent to Berlin by his mother the money he is carrying to give to his grandmother is stolen by a man on a train. Once in Berlin Emil follows the thief and enlists the help of a gang of youngsters called 'the detectives' to help get his grandmother's money back. Thrilling entertainment for children... and adults alike Emil and the Detectives was one of the first German sound films ever produced and offers a fascinating glimpse of Berlin before Nazism and the Second World War. This enduring story has been remade a number of times including a 1964 Walt Disney version. This DVD includes the rare 1935 British adaptation set on the streets of London as an exclusive special feature. Special Features: Premiere release of this enduring children's classic Includes the complete 1935 British adaptation of Emil and the Detectives as a bonus feature Fully-illustrated booklet with film notes and credits [show more]
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. When young Emil is sent to Berlin by his mother, the money he is carrying to give to his granny is stolen by a sinister man on the train. Once in Berlin, Emil follows the thief and enlists the help of a gang of youngsters -'the detectives'- to help retrieve the stolen money. This classic 1931 German adaptation of Erich Kastner's much-loved children's book was written by Kastner himself in collaboration with the legendary Billy Wilder (Sunset Boulevard, The Apartment) and an uncredited Emeric Pressburger (A Matter of Life and Death, The Red Shoes). One of the first German sound films, Emil and the Detectives provides a fascinating glimpse of Berlin before Nazism and the Second World War
Classic German adventure drama adapted from the novel by Erich Kästner, who co-wrote the script with Billy Wilder. The film follows young Emil (Rolf Wenkhaus) as he travels to Berlin by train to visit his grandmother. When his money is stolen by a fellow passenger, who turns out to be a member of a gang of criminals, he asks a group of youthful detectives for help.
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