---
title: "A Lot of Coal"
year: 1981
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-lot-of-coal-1981"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 79303
imdb_id: "tt0082582"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# A Lot of Coal (1981) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-lot-of-coal-1981

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "A Lot of Coal" (1981).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: A Lot of Coal
Year: 1981
Release Date: 06/11/1981 (DE)
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 1h 35m
Character: Katlewski (early 20s, miner from Recklinghausen)
Plot: Katlewski no longer realizes his marriage to his wife and the prosperity they have achieved.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
        A Lot of Coal is a comedy film released in 1981. It has a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes. The film was released in Germany on June 11, 1981. The story follows Katlewski, a miner from Recklinghausen who is in his early 20s. As the plot progresses, it is revealed that Katlewski no longer realizes his marriage to his wife and the prosperity they have achieved.
Refining for word count and tone:
        The current

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | myfilmfriend | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Adolf Winkelmann
- **Networks / Studios**: Adolf Winkelmann Filmproduktion, WDR

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Detlev Quandt** as *Katlewski*
- **Hermann Lause** as *Hermann Grueten*
- **Martin Lüttge** as *Lewandowsky*
- **Tana Schanzara** as *Ilse Grueten*
- **Wolfgang Becker** as *Sparkassenangestellter*
- **Uli Heucke** as *Ulli*
- **Berni Bernstein** as *Klaus*
- **Horst Dieter Braun** as *Chef*
- **Martha Dors** as *Frau Bierich*
- **Betti Eiermann** as *Moni*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch A Lot of Coal online?
A Lot of Coal is currently available to watch or stream on myfilmfriend. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is A Lot of Coal worth watching?
A Lot of Coal holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie A Lot of Coal and when was it released?
A Lot of Coal is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 1981. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed A Lot of Coal?
A Lot of Coal was directed by Adolf Winkelmann.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Lot of Coal — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/79303)
- [A Lot of Coal (1981) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/79303-jede-menge-kohle/cast)
- [A Lot of Coal (1981) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/jede-menge-kohle/credits)
- [A Lot of Coal - Movie | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/jede-menge-kohle/20055219/main/)

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