Peter Thomas

Peter Thomas

Sound
1925-12-01
Wrocław, Poland

Biography

Peter Thomas was a German film composer, conductor and arranger. He became known for his compositions for the Edgar Wallace and Jerry Cotton films as well as for the television series Raumpatrouille Orion.

Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles

#1Doktor Murkes gesammelte Nachrufe

Movie - 1965, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

10.0 / 10
Comedy

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

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#2German Grusel

Movie - 2012, 2h 15m as Self

6.0 / 10
Documentary

Documentary examines the extraordinary success of the Edgar Wallace series in Germany: the British writer who provided the inspiration for the films was actually out of fashion worldwide in the 1950s - too old-fashioned, too dignified, too boring. Only in Germany was it different, because there was a need to catch up after the end of the Second World War. The National Socialists had banned crime thrillers in general and Edgar Wallace in particular. With a few exceptions, the Edgar Wallace films were therefore the first since the expressionist films...

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#3Jazzfieber - The Story of German Jazz

Movie - 2023, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

8.8 / 10
Documentary

Starting from the present and the living environment of young jazz musicians, this energetic documentary explores the question of why jazz was able to conquer the Republic so quickly, survive the times of fascism despite all reprisals and carry off its final triumph after the war.

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#4Another Opera

Movie - 1979, 2h 15m as Composer

10.0 / 10
ComedyMusic

In this hilarious opera parody, Loriot delivers a comedic take on the pretentiousness of the operatic world. The plot revolves around a fictional opera production that spirals into absurdity as egos clash, misunderstandings abound, and everything goes hilariously wrong. Through a series of farcical and exaggerated situations, Loriot brilliantly mocks the pomp and circumstance of opera while showcasing his signature dry humor and love for absurdity. Noch 'ne Oper is a sharp and witty satire of high culture’s often ridiculous nature.

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