The Punch Bowl
1959, German. Directed by Günter Reisch.
It is the 65th birthday of Wilhelm Lehmann, foreman of a chemical company. All members of the large family are expected. Preparations are also being made in the company: Wilhelm is to be awarded the »Labor banner« and, as every year, the sons are responsible for the may bowl. But instead of family members, telegrams with rejections flutter into the house.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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- Released
- 4 December 1959
- Original title
- Maibowle
- Country
- East Germany
- Written by
- Marianne Libera, Günter Reisch, Gerhard Weise
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The Punch Bowl runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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Which OTT platform is The Punch Bowl on?
The Punch Bowl isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 December 1959. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Punch Bowl?
If you liked The Punch Bowl, try Soul Kitchen, Berlin Blues, Lady Windermere's Fan.
Who directed The Punch Bowl?
The Punch Bowl (1959) was directed by Günter Reisch and stars Erich Franz, Friedel Nowack, Albert Hetterle.