Der achti Schwyzer (1940)
The film tells several interconnected stories of Swiss people who fall in love with foreigners but struggle to maintain their relationships due to prejudice and social norms. The narrative culminates in a conciliatory scene in which the characters overcome their differences and recognize the importance of love across national borders.
Director: Oskar Wälterlin
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: January 1, 1940
Cast
- Max Knapp - Joseph Sebastian Hotz
- Claire Kaiser - Irma Hotz-Meier
- Johannes Steiner - Anton Huber
- Max Bachmann - Gusti Huber
- Ninette Kruse - Madeleine Favre
- Heddy Maria Wettstein - Trudi Pfister
- Alfred Lucca - Mario
- Marcel Feralli - Peter Meier
- Leopold Biberti - Billy Meier
- Traute Carlsen - Großmutter Huber
Screenplay
- Albert Rösler (Screenplay)
- Alfred Rasser (Screenplay)
Music: Hans Haug, Hans Richard
Cinematography: Adrien Porchet, Rene Rufly
Editing: Werner Haller
Production: Jura-Film
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Oskar Wälterlin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Der achti Schwyzer about?
- The film tells several interconnected stories of Swiss people who fall in love with foreigners but struggle to maintain their relationships due to prejudice and social norms. The narrative culminates in a conciliatory scene in which the characters overcome their differences and recognize the importance of love across national borders.
- Who directed Der achti Schwyzer?
- Der achti Schwyzer was directed by Oskar Wälterlin.
- Who stars in Der achti Schwyzer?
- Der achti Schwyzer stars Max Knapp, Claire Kaiser, Johannes Steiner, Max Bachmann, Ninette Kruse, Heddy Maria Wettstein.
- How long is Der achti Schwyzer?
- Der achti Schwyzer has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is Der achti Schwyzer?
- Der achti Schwyzer is a Comedy, Music film.
- Where was Der achti Schwyzer produced?
- Der achti Schwyzer was produced in Switzerland.