Critic Shelf
Home
Discover
Sign in
Your rating
Tap a star, half steps count

Who's Going Crazy Here, Doctor?

Nov 10, 1981
No ratings yet
Comedy

PLOT

Patient No. 7, a man who has been wrongly committed to a psychiatric hospital for years, escapes and embarks on a chaotic journey through the outside world. Disguised as a painter, he causes uproar with his innocent yet eccentric behavior, disrupting the lives of strangers. Along the way, he befriends Marlene, a young woman fascinated by his unconventional charm, much to her jealous husband's frustration. As the line between sanity and madness blurs, the film humorously explores the absurdity of societal norms. Featuring a memorable cameo by Loriot, this quirky satire questions who’s truly "crazy."

REVIEWS

View reviews

CAST

Otto Sander
Nummer Sieben
Peter Fitz
Chefarzt Prof. Eduard von Schög
Hannelore Elsner
Dorothea von Schög
Sunnyi Melles
Marlene Schulz
Richy Müller
Page Tony
Loriot
Walter, der Göttliche
Edith Heerdegen
Käthe
Evelyn Hamann
Krankenschwester
Directed by Christian Rateuke

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
DE
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
NF Geria II Filmgesellschaft m.b.H., Bavaria Entertainment, Pro-ject Filmproduktion
Country
DE
Critic Shelf
Rate what you watch, show it on shelves, and compare taste with anyone. Film and TV data from TMDB.
ACCOUNT
Sign in
Create account
Delete account
COMPANY
About
Contact
Privacy
Terms
This product uses TMDB and the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB.
© 2026 Critic Shelf
WATCH · RATE · COMPARE