Der Mann, dem man den Namen stahl (1945) film poster — UK streaming guide

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Der Mann, dem man den Namen stahl (1945) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

During his trip to the city, a naïve man from the countryside falls victim to a thief who steals his wallet. Since all his personal documents were in it, he not only looses his money but also his identity. The thief turns out to be a cunning con man, who uses the papers for his criminal schemes. Soon enough, a warrant is issued, and eventually both men – the thief and the innocent guy – are arrested. But since all the red tape of the government causes even more confusion, the odyssey of the victim searching for his lost identity has just started.

  • Film
  • 1945
  • 82 min
  • ★ 7.3/10 TMDB
  • Comedy

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DirectorWolfgang Staudte
WritersWolfgang Staudte, Josef Maria Frank

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