Movie Description
John Glückstadt
(1975)Overview
Adapted from the novel Die Döppelgänger by Theodor Storm, this black-and-white drama tells the tragic story of a war veteran who, in 1860, returns to his home in Schleswig Holstein after serving a term for robbery. There he finds nothing but hardship and rejection, save from the town's mayor and a young servant girl, whom he marries. Ridiculed and abused, with practically no work, he turns to drink and one night accidentally kills his wife. The child of their marriage is taken away from him, and at this point he is left with the options of becoming a robber, starving to death, or emigrating.
Featured Crew
- Director : Ulf Miehe
- Writer : Ulf Miehe,Walter Fritzsche
- Cast : Dieter Laser,Marie-Christine Barrault,Tilo Prückner,Uwe Dallmeier,Fritz Hollenbeck,Tilli Breidenbach
Cast
John Hansen, genannt 'John Glückstadt'
Hanna Hansen
Michel
Gendarm Lorenzen
Mariken
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Facts
Original TitleJohn Glückstadt
Status Released
Release Information
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1975-06-30
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 34m
Production CompaniesSüddeutscher Rundfunk,Maran Film,Independent Film GmbH
Genres
- Drama