The Devil from Mill Mountain
Der Teufel vom Mühlenberg
Synopsis
This film is set in a medieval mill town in the Harz mountains. The greedy and brutal millman and his accomplices, the castle steward and the mayor, set fire to a forest mill that the farmers used for processing their grain. Without their mill, the farmers must now rely on the millman's services. When the farmhand Anna uncovers the millman’s crimes, he swiftly detains her and a young miller, Jörg. The forest spirits have a different plan, however, and they free the young couple with the charge to rebuild the ruined forest mill and turn things around for the villagers.
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Eva Kotthaus
Anne
Hans-Peter Minetti
Jörg
Willy A. Kleinau
Mühlmann
Werner Peters
Schulze Bangebös
Gerhard Frei
Burgvogt Raufer
Heinz Kammer
Ratte, der Kriegsknecht
Johannes Arpe
Schmied Anselm
Marianne Rudolph
Marthe, seine Frau
Jupp Stauder
Knecht Konrad
Gertrud Paulun
Magd Marie
Hans Klering
Waldmüller
Lotte Loebinger
Waldmüllerin
Werner Tronjeck
Bauer Melchior
Kurt Ulrich
Bauer Martin
Georg Niemann
Bauer Thomas
Trude Brentina
Else
Brigitte Lindenberg
Margrit
Alfred Maack
der Graue Köhler
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Ballmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Anneliese Probst, Kurt Bortfeldt
- Original Score
- Joachim Werzlau
- Original Title
- Der Teufel vom Mühlenberg
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Ballmann
Anneliese Probst, Kurt Bortfeldt
Joachim Werzlau
Götz Neumann
Lieselotte Johl
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Ballmann
Director
Lieselotte Johl
Editor
Anneliese Probst
Writer
Kurt Bortfeldt
Writer
Joachim Werzlau
Original Music Composer
Götz Neumann
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil from Mill Mountain
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What is The Devil from Mill Mountain about?
This film is set in a medieval mill town in the Harz mountains. The greedy and brutal millman and his accomplices, the castle steward and the mayor, set fire to a forest mill that the farmers used for processing their grain. Without their mill, the farmers must now rely on the millman's services. When the farmhand Anna uncovers the millman’s crimes, he swiftly detains her and a young miller, Jörg. The forest spirits have a different plan, however, and they free the young couple with the charge to rebuild the ruined forest mill and turn things around for the villagers.
Who directed The Devil from Mill Mountain?
The Devil from Mill Mountain was directed by Herbert Ballmann.
Who stars in The Devil from Mill Mountain?
The principal cast of The Devil from Mill Mountain includes Eva Kotthaus, Hans-Peter Minetti, Willy A. Kleinau, Werner Peters, Gerhard Frei.
When was The Devil from Mill Mountain released and how long is it?
The Devil from Mill Mountain was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Devil from Mill Mountain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Devil from Mill Mountain was composed by Joachim Werzlau.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Devil from Mill Mountain?
The Devil from Mill Mountain holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).