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Private Schulz (1981)

TV Series ★ 5.3 50 min

Private Schulz is a six-part 1981 television comedy-drama serial written by Jack Pulman and produced for BBC Two. It stars Michael Elphick in the title role, with Ian Richardson, Tony Caunter, Billie Whitelaw, Billy Murray, and Mark Wingett. Set primarily in Germany, during and immediately following World War II, fraudster and petty criminal Gerhard Schulz is forced to serve in the SS. In a story based on the real, though unrealised, plot by the Germans known as Operation Bernhard, Schulz tricks the Nazis into making counterfeit British £5 notes, millions of which will be used to destroy the British economy.

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Released
May 6, 1981
Runtime
50 min
IMDb
tt0081919
Country
United Kingdom, Australia
Language
English
Studio
BBC, Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Frequently asked questions

What is Private Schulz about?
Private Schulz is a six-part 1981 television comedy-drama serial written by Jack Pulman and produced for BBC Two. It stars Michael Elphick in the title role, with Ian Richardson, Tony Caunter, Billie Whitelaw, Billy Murray, and Mark Wingett. Set primarily in Germany, during and immediately following World War II, fraudster and petty criminal Gerhard Schulz is forced to serve in the SS. In a story based on the real, though unrealised, plot by the Germans known as Operation Bernhard, Schulz tricks the Nazis into making counterfeit British £5 notes, millions of which will be used to destroy the British economy.
Who created Private Schulz?
Private Schulz was created by Jack Pulman.
Who stars in Private Schulz?
Private Schulz stars Michael Elphick.
When was Private Schulz released?
Private Schulz is a 1981 crime, comedy, drama, war & politics series.
Where can I watch Private Schulz?
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