Oberstadtgass
Synopsis
Realist melodrama set in Zurich. In the old town district, people are concerned about Mäni, the child of a toilet attendant, who is growing up without a father. Postman Jucker appeals to the boy's conscience and protects him from unjustified accusations. After Mäni's mother dies, Jucker, who has become the child's guardian, takes Mäni into his home. Mrs. Jucker does not accept the boy and accuses Jucker of forgetting their own deceased child. Mrs. Jucker flees to her sister's house. Mäni also runs away.
Top Cast
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Schaggi Streuli
Albert Jucker
Margrit Rainer
Frieda Jucker
Jürg Grau
Mäni Brändli
Armin Schweizer
Fritz Winterswiler
Emil Hegetschweiler
Sattler Rüttimann
Walter Roderer
Kurt Muggli
Elisabeth Barth
Frau Stucky
Anneliese Betschart
Erna Walser
Tilly Stephan
Resl
Ruedi Walter
Herr Rüttimann
Sigfrit Steiner
Polizist
Friedrich Braun
Herr Beer
Lisa Burkhard
Frau Rüttimann
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Früh
- Screenplay & Story
- Kurt Früh, Hans Mehringer
- Original Score
- Walter Baumgartner
- Original Title
- Oberstadtgass
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Gloriafilm AG
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Früh
Kurt Früh, Hans Mehringer
Walter Baumgartner
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Früh
Writer
Hans Mehringer
Writer
Kurt Früh
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oberstadtgass
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Oberstadtgass about?
Realist melodrama set in Zurich. In the old town district, people are concerned about Mäni, the child of a toilet attendant, who is growing up without a father. Postman Jucker appeals to the boy's conscience and protects him from unjustified accusations. After Mäni's mother dies, Jucker, who has become the child's guardian, takes Mäni into his home. Mrs. Jucker does not accept the boy and accuses Jucker of forgetting their own deceased child. Mrs. Jucker flees to her sister's house. Mäni also runs away.
Who directed Oberstadtgass?
Oberstadtgass was directed by Kurt Früh.
Who stars in Oberstadtgass?
The principal cast of Oberstadtgass includes Schaggi Streuli, Margrit Rainer, Jürg Grau, Armin Schweizer, Emil Hegetschweiler.
When was Oberstadtgass released and how long is it?
Oberstadtgass was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Oberstadtgass?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Oberstadtgass was composed by Walter Baumgartner.