Uncle Tom's Cabin
Onkel Toms Hütte
“The REAL story of how it all happened--the SLAVES, the MASTERS, the LOVERS!”
Synopsis
In the pre-Civil War South, a sadistic plantation owner brutalizes his slaves to the point of rebellion. Always obedient, peaceful and honest old slave Tom plays a central role in this tragedy.
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John Kitzmiller
Uncle Tom
Herbert Lom
Simon Legree
O.W. Fischer
Saint-Claire
Michaela May
Little Eva
Mylène Demongeot
Harriet
Thomas Fritsch
George Shelby
Juliette Gréco
Dinah
Vilma Degischer
Mrs. Shelby
Eleonora Rossi Drago
Mrs. Saint-Claire
Jeffrey Hunter
(voice) (uncredited)
Eartha Kitt
Singer (uncredited)
Claudio Gora
(uncredited)
Erika von Thellmann
Tante Ophelia
Charles Fawcett
Mr. Shelby
Olive Moorefield
Cassy
Catana Cayetano
Eliza
Nikola Popović
Heinz Hölscher
Quaker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Géza von Radványi
- Screenplay & Story
- Harriet Beecher Stowe, Fred Denger
- Original Score
- Peter Thomas
- Original Title
- Onkel Toms Hütte
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Italy, Serbia, Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Melodie Film, Sipro, Debora Film, Avala Film, CCC Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Géza von Radványi
Harriet Beecher Stowe, Fred Denger
Peter Thomas
Heinz Hölscher
Aldo von Pinelli
Department Leadership Roster
Aldo von Pinelli
Producer
Fred Denger
Writer
Géza von Radványi
Director
Heinz Hölscher
Director of Photography
Peter Thomas
Original Music Composer
Herbert Ploberger
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Uncle Tom's Cabin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Uncle Tom's Cabin about?
In the pre-Civil War South, a sadistic plantation owner brutalizes his slaves to the point of rebellion. Always obedient, peaceful and honest old slave Tom plays a central role in this tragedy.
Who directed Uncle Tom's Cabin?
Uncle Tom's Cabin was directed by Géza von Radványi.
Who stars in Uncle Tom's Cabin?
The principal cast of Uncle Tom's Cabin includes John Kitzmiller, Herbert Lom, O.W. Fischer, Michaela May, Mylène Demongeot.
When was Uncle Tom's Cabin released and how long is it?
Uncle Tom's Cabin was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Uncle Tom's Cabin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Uncle Tom's Cabin was composed by Peter Thomas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Uncle Tom's Cabin?
Uncle Tom's Cabin holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).