Deutchlandlied
Norbert has the part of an American Lieutenant Chuccle, in this three-part mini series from 1996. The
character Norbert plays in this feature is without any redeeming characteristic whatsoever. He plays
the part very well, but is not likeable in the least. Norbert has played a lot of villains, and this one has a
different twist to it, adding a completely new dimension to many of the other things that are featured
here. This guy is just a jerk -- plain and simple. This character demonstrates just how very versatile
Norbert is as an actor.
The story takes place in the fictional town of King Bruck during post-war Germany while the Americans
were conducting the denazification of the country. Another GI, a Private by the name of George, has
befriended a German family, especially their daughter Betty. George also plays clarinet in a band that
performs at a local bar that is frequented by the American servicemen. Betty is rather fond of George
and has been seen keeping company with him. This rankles an obnoxious and drunk Lt. Chuccle, who
is flirting with her and trying to get her to dance with him. She tries to ignore him, but he grabs her and
forces her to dance with him.
Additional cast members include:
Ulli Phillip as Anna Mahlmann
Heimo Ferch as Hanno
Julia Brendler as Betty
David Ramsey as George
This was directed by Tom Toelle,
who also wrote the screenplay
with Peter Marthesheimer.
Sadly, this is not available on DVD or
even VHS.
George is visibly upset, but holds back from doing
anything since Chuccle outranks him. Chuccle further
humiliates Betty by ripping her dress open as he grabs
her, followed by pouring a Coke over her head, all the
while taunting George as he manhandles her. When Betty
tries to escape, Chuccle grabs her again, this time taking
her by her waist and tossing her up under his arm. He
parades her around the room, offering her up to any
interested serviceman. George can take it no more and
comes to Betty's rescue. He slashes Chuccle's arm with a
small knife causing Chuccle to attack him, but at least
Betty is free from his completely humiliating clutches.
The full synopsis is available here.
I wrote the one for this site to specifically deal
with Norbert's character, but there is a lot more
of the story available on this website.
(Once on this site, scroll down to the features
from 1996, where there are five sections dealing
with this mini series. The site is in German, but I
always find the Google translation tools very
helpful.)
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