“Schlauer als die Polizei erlaubt”
The story of a department store extortionist who in the late 1980s in Germany became an international media sensation and fooled an entire nation, receiving the nickname "DuckTales Bandit."
- Created by
- Hannu Salonen
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 6 episodes
S1 E1Who Am I?
May 3, 202443 min
In 1988, a bomb explosion in Germany's finest department store shocks the entire nation and sets off a countrywide hunt for one of the most cunning criminals, Scrooge.
S1 E2The Dark Side of the Sun
May 3, 202443 min
Arno Funke's life suddenly turns around as he becomes rich. He goes on a trip to Spain with his mates and falls in love with Anaïs. However, when he's about to run out of money, he starts blackmailing again.
S1 E3Smooth Criminal
May 3, 202446 min
Arno puts great effort into enjoying his time with Anaïs and their son, as the police still have no clue. However, he soon notices that his money is about to run out and that he quickly needs more because he has a family to look after.
S1 E4If You Don't Think It, It Doesn't Exist
May 3, 202447 min
Old demons haunt Arno and he's drowning financially. He finds himself in a difficult situation as mistrust rises within the house and he fails to complete multiple money handovers with the police.
S1 E5Scrooge Mania
May 3, 202444 min
The police face hatred from the entire nation because Scrooge keeps getting away; Arno invents an elaborate method for handing over money; the police get closer to Scrooge with the new negotiation tactics.
S1 E6Out of the Labyrinth
May 3, 202447 min
Arno and the police are both frustrated after their many respective failures but are not ready to give up yet. In the showdown, Arno once again tries his luck, but the other side is prepared this time.
Starring
Friedrich Mücke
Arno Funke
Mišel Matičević
Ulrich Strack
Sonja Gerhardt
Dr. Sonja Balaš
Carol Rovira
Anaïs
Moritz Führmann
Joe Kaidel
Doguhan Kabadayi
Inan Çoban
Martin Feifel
Arno's Father
- D
Dennis Henrichs
LKA officer (uncredited)
Hendrik Heutmann
Lothar
- G
German von Beug
Arno Funke (6 - 8 years)
Bettina Lamprecht
Gudrun Zimmer
Karsten Mielke
Peter
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch I Am Scrooge?
- I Am Scrooge is streaming on Mhz Choice, MZ Choice Amazon Channel. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of I Am Scrooge are there?
- I Am Scrooge has 1 season and 6 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of I Am Scrooge?
- I Am Scrooge has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 3, 2024.
- Who stars in I Am Scrooge?
- I Am Scrooge stars Friedrich Mücke, Mišel Matičević, Sonja Gerhardt, Carol Rovira, Moritz Führmann.
