Der Schinderhannes
Synopsis
1802: The adventurous life story of Hans Bückler, known as “Schinderhannes”, who fights against the French occupying forces and large landowners who exploit poor farmers in the Hunsrück region during the Napoleonic Wars.
Top Cast
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Curd Jürgens
Johann 'Schinderhannes' Bückler
Maria Schell
Julchen
Christian Wolff
Carl von Cleve-Boost
Fritz Tillmann
Hans Bast
Siegfried Lowitz
Benzel
Joseph Offenbach
Leyendecker
Paul Esser
Schmied Schauwecker
Bum Krüger
Polizeidirektor von Mainz
Eva Pflug
Schäfer-Ammi
Günther Jerschke
Welscher Jockel
Heini Göbel
Bauer Schwarz
Carl Lange
Priester
Hans Elwenspoek
Geschundener Bauer
Sigfrit Steiner
Baron Achbach
Werner Schumacher
Leutnant der Gefängniswache
Walter Buschhoff
Iltis Jakob
Til Kiwe
Gendarm Adam
Bobby Todd
Seibert
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helmut Käutner
- Screenplay & Story
- George Hurdalek, Carl Zuckmayer
- Original Score
- Bernhard Eichhorn
- Original Title
- Der Schinderhannes
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Real-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helmut Käutner
George Hurdalek, Carl Zuckmayer
Bernhard Eichhorn
Heinz Pehlke
Klaus Dudenhöfer
Gyula Trebitsch, Walter Koppel
Department Leadership Roster
Helmut Käutner
Director
George Hurdalek
Writer
Klaus Dudenhöfer
Editor
Carl Zuckmayer
Writer
Gyula Trebitsch
Producer
Walter Koppel
Producer
Heinz Pehlke
Director of Photography
Bernhard Eichhorn
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Der Schinderhannes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Schinderhannes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Der Schinderhannes about?
1802: The adventurous life story of Hans Bückler, known as “Schinderhannes”, who fights against the French occupying forces and large landowners who exploit poor farmers in the Hunsrück region during the Napoleonic Wars.
Who directed Der Schinderhannes?
Der Schinderhannes was directed by Helmut Käutner.
Who stars in Der Schinderhannes?
The principal cast of Der Schinderhannes includes Curd Jürgens, Maria Schell, Christian Wolff, Fritz Tillmann, Siegfried Lowitz.
When was Der Schinderhannes released and how long is it?
Der Schinderhannes was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Der Schinderhannes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Schinderhannes was composed by Bernhard Eichhorn.