family's best-known call of fear and thus would fit perfectly with his story. The film was shot at the Babelsberg Studios in Potsdam, with most outside scenes being shot in Berlin. The final scene in which the birthday party is held was shot at Ahlbeck Pier. Commercial success Approximately 3.5 million people saw the film in movie theaters. This makes it the most successful German movie production in 1991. In the same year, due to its commercial success, the film received the 'Goldene Leinwand'. External links References "Pappa ante Portas", DVD, Universum Film GmbH, ASIN: B002H2WR5K 1991 films 1991 comedy films German comedy films 1990s German-language films Films produced by Horst Wendlandt 1990s German films