Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ZDF
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 0.0/10
A Man Arrived in August
Overview
A travelling showman and his troupe arrive in a town and rid it of a rat infestation (which he presumably caused himself). When they refuse to pay his promised reward—to stay free of charge—he punishes the citizens by turning the water red and making time disappear.
This production, originally released in 1977, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 0.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Family.
- • Produced in Germany.
- • Original Language: German.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Günther Stoll
Iglody
Roman Fromlowitz
Studienrat Konrad Laban
Karin Hardt
Charlotte Tippner
Renate Reiche
Lisbeth Laban
Hildegard Wensch
Änne Konopka
Gert Burkard
Stadtverordneter Klose
Hela Gruel
Lederhexe
Heinz Lieven
Polizist
Seasons
Miniseries
6 Episodes • Aired 1977-03-20
A travelling showman and his troupe arrive in a town and rid it of a rat infestation (which he presumably caused himself). When they refuse to pay his promised reward—to stay free of charge—he punishes the citizens by turning the water red and making time disappear.
