Das lange Elend

An American comedian lands a stint in London, chasing both stage roles and a stage-struck love interest. He flails through bit parts and romantic near-misses with the same indelible clumsiness. The film’s charm is as reliable as his receding hairline.

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Mel Smith directed Das lange Elend in 1989. See Mel Smith's full filmography, where to start with Mel Smith, or where to go after you've seen everything by Mel Smith.

Das lange Elend was released in 1989 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 92 minutes.