Movie Description
Der Lotterieschwede
(1958)Overview
Bornholm island in 1880, where quarry worker Johan Jönsson lives a miserable life with his wife and children. He hopes to escape his poverty by winning a lottery ticket. But it doesn't bring him any luck. Instead of spending his little money on a doctor to have his sick child treated, he extends the lottery ticket. The child dies and Johan, plagued by remorse, turns to alcohol. After he has gambled away everything, the lottery ticket brings someone else the main prize. Johan commits suicide, but his son Per has realized that gambling is not the way to change the miserable existence of the workers.
Featured Crew
Cast
Johan Jönsson
Frau Jönsson
Wirtsfrau Julie
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Facts
Original TitleDer Lotterieschwede
Status Released
Release Information
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1958-09-11
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 11m
Production CompaniesDEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Genres
- Drama
