The Punch Bowl
1944, German. Directed by Helmut Weiss.
Writer Johannes Pfeiffer who goes undercover as a student in a high school after his friends told him that he missed out on a great life experience since he was home schooled.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- Check local
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Cast & crew
- Helmut WeissDirector
- Heinz RühmannDr. Johannes Pfeiffer/Hans Pfeiffer
- Karin HimboldtEva Knauer
- Hilde SessakMarion
- Erich PontoProfessor Crey, genannt Schnauz
- Paul HenckelsProfessor Bömmel
- Hans LeibeltGymnasialdirektor Knauer, genannt Zeus
- Lutz GötzOberlehrer Dr. Brett
- Hans RichterRosen
- Clemens HasseRudi Knebel
- Rudi SchippelStreber Luck
- Georg-Michael WagnerAckermann
- Hedwig WangelHaushälterin bei Crey
Details
- Released
- 28 January 1944
- Original title
- Die Feuerzangenbowle
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Heinrich Spoerl
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The Punch Bowl: quick answers
Is The Punch Bowl worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 157 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Punch Bowl?
The Punch Bowl runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Punch Bowl have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Punch Bowl. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Punch Bowl parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Punch Bowl yet.
Which OTT platform is The Punch Bowl on?
The Punch Bowl isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 January 1944. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Punch Bowl?
If you liked The Punch Bowl, try Thunderstruck, My Spy, Problem Child 2.
Who directed The Punch Bowl?
The Punch Bowl (1944) was directed by Helmut Weiss and stars Heinz Rühmann, Karin Himboldt, Hilde Sessak.