Schinderhannes (1957)

1802: The adventurous life story of Hans Bückler, known as "Schinderhannes", who fights against the French occupying forces and large landowners exploiting poor farmers in the Hunsrück region during the Napoleonic Wars. The French eventually allied themselves with the German authorities. After initially having great success, he is betrayed one day. His beloved Julchen, who is pregnant, leaves him to save herself and the child. When Schinderhannes learns that Julchen has borne him a child, he wants to seek her out - but it is a trap ... Bückler and most of his gang are finally captured and executed.

Director: Peter Beauvais
Genre: Drama
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Production: Südwestfunk
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Schinderhannes about?
1802: The adventurous life story of Hans Bückler, known as "Schinderhannes", who fights against the French occupying forces and large landowners exploiting poor farmers in the Hunsrück region during the Napoleonic Wars. The French eventually allied themselves with the German authorities. After initially having great success, he is betrayed one day. His beloved Julchen, who is pregnant, leaves him to save herself and the child. When Schinderhannes learns that Julchen has borne him a child, he wants to seek her out - but it is a trap ... Bückler and most of his gang are finally captured and executed.
Who directed Schinderhannes?
Schinderhannes was directed by Peter Beauvais.
Who stars in Schinderhannes?
Schinderhannes stars Hans Christian Blech, Agnes Fink, Wolfgang Preiss, Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur, Siegfried Lowitz.
What genre is Schinderhannes?
Schinderhannes is a Drama film.
Where was Schinderhannes produced?
Schinderhannes was produced in Germany.