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Swings or Roundabouts (1953)

Swings or Roundabouts poster
Original title
Jacke wie Hose
Directed by
Eduard Kubat
Genre
comedy film
Country
German Democratic Republic
Runtime
1h 27m
Rating
10.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

Two people switch places and roles, leading to misunderstandings and humorous situations in everyday life. The comedy explores the mix-ups that come from their swapped identities.

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What happens

Jacke wie Hose (English-language title: Swings Or Roundabouts) is an East German comedy film, directed by Eduard Kubat. It was released in 1953. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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