Oberstadtgass (1956)
Realist melodrama set in Zurich. In the old town district, people are concerned about Mäni, the child of a toilet attendant, who is growing up without a father. Postman Jucker appeals to the boy's conscience and protects him from unjustified accusations. After Mäni's mother dies, Jucker, who has become the child's guardian, takes Mäni into his home. Mrs. Jucker does not accept the boy and accuses Jucker of forgetting their own deceased child. Mrs. Jucker flees to her sister's house. Mäni also runs away.
Director: Kurt Früh
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: September 27, 1956
Cast
- Schaggi Streuli - Albert Jucker
- Margrit Rainer - Frieda Jucker
- Jürg Grau - Mäni Brändli
- Armin Schweizer - Fritz Winterswiler
- Emil Hegetschweiler - Sattler Rüttimann
- Walter Roderer - Kurt Muggli
- Elisabeth Barth - Frau Stucky
- Anneliese Betschart - Erna Walser
- Tilly Stephan - Resl
- Ruedi Walter - Herr Rüttimann
Screenplay
Music: Walter Baumgartner
Production: Gloriafilm AG
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Kurt Früh
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Oberstadtgass about?
- Realist melodrama set in Zurich. In the old town district, people are concerned about Mäni, the child of a toilet attendant, who is growing up without a father. Postman Jucker appeals to the boy's conscience and protects him from unjustified accusations. After Mäni's mother dies, Jucker, who has become the child's guardian, takes Mäni into his home. Mrs. Jucker does not accept the boy and accuses Jucker of forgetting their own deceased child. Mrs. Jucker flees to her sister's house. Mäni also runs away.
- Who directed Oberstadtgass?
- Oberstadtgass was directed by Kurt Früh.
- Who stars in Oberstadtgass?
- Oberstadtgass stars Schaggi Streuli, Margrit Rainer, Jürg Grau, Armin Schweizer, Emil Hegetschweiler, Walter Roderer.
- How long is Oberstadtgass?
- Oberstadtgass has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- Where was Oberstadtgass produced?
- Oberstadtgass was produced in Switzerland.