John Glückstadt (1975)

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.

Director: Ulf Miehe
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 94 min
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Production: Süddeutscher Rundfunk, Maran Film, Independent Film GmbH
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Ulf Miehe
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Glückstadt about?
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.
Who directed John Glückstadt?
John Glückstadt was directed by Ulf Miehe.
Who stars in John Glückstadt?
John Glückstadt stars Dieter Laser, Marie-Christine Barrault, Tilo Prückner, Uwe Dallmeier, Fritz Hollenbeck, Tilli Breidenbach.
How long is John Glückstadt?
John Glückstadt has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is John Glückstadt?
John Glückstadt is a Drama film.
Where was John Glückstadt produced?
John Glückstadt was produced in Germany.