Das hölzerne Kälbchen (1961)
On a pasture in a small village stand the cows and calves of the herder Bürle. Since many years, there is also a wooden calve standing among them. One day, all calves are stolen, even the wooden one. Although they are innocent, all poor villagers are brought to trial. Thereupon, the farmers join forces and discover who really is responsible for the theft.
Director: Bernhard Thieme
Genre: Family
Runtime: 66 min
Release Date: May 7, 1961
Cast
- Günther Haack - Bürle
- Ursula Alberts - Frau des Bürle
- Kurt Steingraf - Schultheiß
- Gertrud Brendler - Frau des Schultheiß
- Willi Neuenhahn - Schmied
- Lore Frisch - Frau des Schmieds
- Walter Jupé - Pfarrer
- Hans-Peter Reinecke - Hirte
- Oswald Foerderer - 1. reicher Bauer
- Erich Fritze - 2. reicher Bauer
Screenplay
- Wilhelm Grimm (Story)
- Anneliese Kocialek
- Bernhard Thieme
- Jacob Grimm (Story)
Music: Hans-Dieter Hosalla
Editing: Bärbel Weigel
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Bernhard Thieme
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Das hölzerne Kälbchen about?
- On a pasture in a small village stand the cows and calves of the herder Bürle. Since many years, there is also a wooden calve standing among them. One day, all calves are stolen, even the wooden one. Although they are innocent, all poor villagers are brought to trial. Thereupon, the farmers join forces and discover who really is responsible for the theft.
- Who directed Das hölzerne Kälbchen?
- Das hölzerne Kälbchen was directed by Bernhard Thieme.
- Who stars in Das hölzerne Kälbchen?
- Das hölzerne Kälbchen stars Günther Haack, Ursula Alberts, Kurt Steingraf, Gertrud Brendler, Willi Neuenhahn, Lore Frisch.
- How long is Das hölzerne Kälbchen?
- Das hölzerne Kälbchen has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
- What genre is Das hölzerne Kälbchen?
- Das hölzerne Kälbchen is a Family film.
- Where was Das hölzerne Kälbchen produced?
- Das hölzerne Kälbchen was produced in East Germany.