Der Rekord

Overview

Rico Moreno is trying to break the world record for continuous television in order to finance an illegal private broadcasting project on the high seas. His friend Banana helps him to endure 240 hours non-stop in front of the screen. He provides him with sandwiches, coffee, whisky, cigarettes, ice packs and movies that promise a little variety. But at the end of his record attempt, Rico only reacts to the 625 lines on the TV screen. His perception of the world around him has been extinguished, he is unresponsive and no longer communicates anything. The record succeeds, but where is Rico? He has flown away into another world, from where Banana and his girlfriend Bigi finally try to bring him back to life via the screen.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 28, 1984

Original language

German

Spoken languages

German

Countries

Germany, Switzerland

Cast

Jochen Busse,László I. Kish,Willy Schäfer,Kurt Raab,Uwe Ochsenknecht,Dietrich Mattausch,Vitus Zeplichal

Director

Daniel Helfer

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0093838