Der Wohltäter (1975)
The children Sonja and Helmut Schmitt have lost their parents in a car accident. At first, their grandmother takes over the supervision and care of the two. When she no longer can take care of that due to her health, mayor and brewery operator Gassner provides them a new home. By doing this, he secures respect and approval in the village. What really happened isn’t suspected by anyone: The egocentric Gassner let his underage daughter drive his deregistered, medium-green old Mercedes. During that ride without a license, she caused the accident and forced her father to do an outwardly “good deed”. Because, if the truth came to light, Gassner would have to fear a defeat in the upcoming mayoral elections and damage to his reputation.
Director: Wolf Dietrich
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 116 min
Release Date: April 14, 1975
Cast
- Gustl Bayrhammer - Gassner
- Franziska Stömmer - Anna Gassner
- Andrea L'Arronge - Christa Gassner
- Carolin Ohrner - Sonja Schmitt
- Claudius Kracht - Helmut
- Michael Stippel - Karl
- Peter Gebhart - Brandmeier
- Gusti Kreissl - Grossmutter Schmitt
- Gerhard Acktun - Martin Gassner
- Lisa Kreuzer - Frau Wagner
Screenplay
- Käthe Braun (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Hannes Schindler, Günter Johne
Editing: Karin Fischer
Production: BR
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Wolf Dietrich
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Der Wohltäter about?
- The children Sonja and Helmut Schmitt have lost their parents in a car accident. At first, their grandmother takes over the supervision and care of the two. When she no longer can take care of that due to her health, mayor and brewery operator Gassner provides them a new home. By doing this, he secures respect and approval in the village. What really happened isn’t suspected by anyone: The egocentric Gassner let his underage daughter drive his deregistered, medium-green old Mercedes. During that ride without a license, she caused the accident and forced her father to do an outwardly “good deed”. Because, if the truth came to light, Gassner would have to fear a defeat in the upcoming mayoral elections and damage to his reputation.
- Who directed Der Wohltäter?
- Der Wohltäter was directed by Wolf Dietrich.
- Who stars in Der Wohltäter?
- Der Wohltäter stars Gustl Bayrhammer, Franziska Stömmer, Andrea L'Arronge, Carolin Ohrner, Claudius Kracht, Michael Stippel.
- How long is Der Wohltäter?
- Der Wohltäter has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is Der Wohltäter?
- Der Wohltäter is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Der Wohltäter produced?
- Der Wohltäter was produced in Germany.