Emil and the Detectives is a 1964 German film adaptation of Erich Kästner's 1929 book of the same name. The film was directed by Peter Tewksbury and stars Walter Slezak, Bryan Russell, and Roger Mobley.
The film follows Emil Tischbein, a young boy who lives in the small German town of Neustadt. Emil is sent to visit his grandmother in Berlin, with a large sum of money that he has saved for her. However, during his journey, Emil's money is stolen by a crook who specializes in digging tunnels.
Desperate to retrieve the money, Emil sets out to follow the thief and winds up in the company of a youthful private detective team led by Gustav. Together, they track down the thief and recover Emil's stolen money.
However, their adventure doesn't end there. Emil's pickpocket turns out to be mixed up with a couple of notorious bank robbers, and Emil and his team find themselves caught up in a high-stakes chase through the streets of Berlin.
Emil and the Detectives is a classic tale of youthful courage and pluck that has delighted generations of audiences. The film's charming performances, clever plot twists, and vibrant location shooting in Berlin make it a must-watch for fans of family-friendly adventure films.