This film has it all. Mystery, adventure, comedy, romance, music, suspense, danger, action! It's an amazing roller-coster ride where for much of the story, you can't even guess where the plot is going, and by the time it's over, you're not only exhausted, you're overwhelmingly satisfied. I had tears in my eyes during the final scene.
2 down-on-their luck private eyes hit on a crazy scheme to drive up business-- impersonate a pair of FICTIONAL characters, who are so well-known, many people actually think they really exist. Pushing their luck beyond all reason, going on sheer energy and nerve, things actually work in their favor when they encounter not only a bank robbery but a huge counterfeiting scheme that's been going on for years. Now all they have to do is solve the crimes, stay alive while they do it, and keep the police from locking them up until they've succeeded.
Being this is a German film, I knew none of the people involved, but it cracked me up how much the 2 leads reminded me of George C. Scott & Peter Lorre.
The finale scene, which takes place in a courtroom, brings to mind the climax of "HOW TO MURDER YOUR WIFE". I figured I'd enjoy this film beforehand, but never imagined HOW MUCH.
2 down-on-their luck private eyes hit on a crazy scheme to drive up business-- impersonate a pair of FICTIONAL characters, who are so well-known, many people actually think they really exist. Pushing their luck beyond all reason, going on sheer energy and nerve, things actually work in their favor when they encounter not only a bank robbery but a huge counterfeiting scheme that's been going on for years. Now all they have to do is solve the crimes, stay alive while they do it, and keep the police from locking them up until they've succeeded.
Being this is a German film, I knew none of the people involved, but it cracked me up how much the 2 leads reminded me of George C. Scott & Peter Lorre.
The finale scene, which takes place in a courtroom, brings to mind the climax of "HOW TO MURDER YOUR WIFE". I figured I'd enjoy this film beforehand, but never imagined HOW MUCH.