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Bottoms Up 1974

★ 3.817 votes81 min📅 1974-10-01

"It's Your Cup of TNT"

Franz Josef Gottlieb's 1974 comedy Bottoms Up (1974) turns a bizarre scientific discovery into a playful romp around a rural village.

Director: Franz Josef Gottlieb

Cast

Alena Penz
Alena Penz
Sally
Alexander Grill
Alexander Grill
Sandler
Rinaldo Talamonti
Rinaldo Talamonti
Tino
Alexander Miller
Heiner
Eva Garden
Eva Garden
Claudia
Sissy Löwinger
Sissy Löwinger
Anne Sandler
Gerd Eichen
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Erhard 'Bimbo' Weller
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Jürgen Schilling
Jürgen Schilling
Lois
Walter Feuchtenberg
Prof. Solo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bottoms Up (1974) about?

A scientist stumbles upon a revolutionary way to turn cow manure into energy, drawing unwanted attention from two secret agents who'd rather flirt than follow leads. As the entire village gets swept up in the hunt, the chase devolves into a series of comedic misadventures.

Who directed Bottoms Up?

Franz Josef Gottlieb directed this offbeat 1974 comedy, known for his work in lighthearted European cinema.

Who stars in Bottoms Up?

The film features Alena Penz, Alexander Grill, Rinaldo Talamonti, Alexander Miller, and Eva Garden among its main cast.

Is Bottoms Up (1974) worth watching?

While not a critical darling, Bottoms Up (1974) delivers exactly what its tagline promises—a messy mix of sci-fi silliness and adult-themed comedy. Fans of 1970s Euro-comedy or farcical plots will find it a curious, if uneven, diversion.

How long is Bottoms Up?

Bottoms Up (1974) runs for 81 minutes.

About Bottoms Up (1974) — A Quirky 1970s Comedy Fueled by Manure and Mischief

Franz Josef Gottlieb's 1974 comedy Bottoms Up (1974) turns a bizarre scientific discovery into a playful romp around a rural village. A resourceful inventor has cracked the code to transform cow manure into energy, sparking a chaotic chase when two bumbling secret agents arrive on the scene—only to spend more time entangled in each other's arms than chasing formulas. Soon the whole town is caught up in the frenzy, blending slapstick humor with cheeky innuendo in a lighthearted satire of greed and desire.

The film balances offbeat sci-fi ideas with a breezy, adult-oriented tone that leans heavily on farce and flirtation. With its quirky premise and zany energy, Bottoms Up (1974) offers a curious slice of 1970s Euro-comedy that's as much about the absurd chase as it is about the off-screen shenanigans of its leads.