Der Gehülfe (1976)
At the end of the 19th century, an educated white-collar worker finds himself in the employ of an inventor. As he is neither a "worker" nor an "owner," his position in the inventor's household and in the world at large is equivocal. Despite the difficulties he encounters, he tries to hold onto his job in order to support his family, but is eventually fired. This Swiss movie is based on a novel written around 1900 by Robert Walser.
Director: Thomas Koerfer
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 122 min
Release Date: April 10, 1976
Cast
- Paul Burian - Joseph Marti
- Verena Buss - Frau Tobler
- Wolfram Berger - Wirsich
- Hannelore Hoger - Klara
- Pierre Siegenthaler - Eisenbahner
Cinematography: Renato Berta
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Thomas Koerfer
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Der Gehülfe about?
- At the end of the 19th century, an educated white-collar worker finds himself in the employ of an inventor. As he is neither a "worker" nor an "owner," his position in the inventor's household and in the world at large is equivocal. Despite the difficulties he encounters, he tries to hold onto his job in order to support his family, but is eventually fired. This Swiss movie is based on a novel written around 1900 by Robert Walser.
- Who directed Der Gehülfe?
- Der Gehülfe was directed by Thomas Koerfer.
- Who stars in Der Gehülfe?
- Der Gehülfe stars Paul Burian, Verena Buss, Wolfram Berger, Hannelore Hoger, Pierre Siegenthaler.
- How long is Der Gehülfe?
- Der Gehülfe has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- What genre is Der Gehülfe?
- Der Gehülfe is a Drama film.
- Where was Der Gehülfe produced?
- Der Gehülfe was produced in Switzerland.