Polt muss weinen
Synopsis
Real estate speculator Albert Hahn is found dead in his cellar. He died of fermentation gas poisoning. The doctor in charge assumes it was an accident. But Polt knows that the dead man was hated in the community. He suspects that the murderer wanted to make the death look like an accident. Many of the winegrowers had a motive. After a long investigation in the wine cellars, he discovers that all the cellars are connected by holes. Polt doesn't want to leave the feeling that it was a murder. As he drinks some wine with his friends, they all confess to the crime. They had all poisoned Albert Hahn with the fermentation gas together, but only one of them wants to take all the blame, as the rest have children and wives. He commits suicide and leaves a confession behind.
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Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Erwin Steinhauer
Simon Polt
Hans-Michael Rehberg
Friedrich Kurzbacher
Hans Clarin
Karl Brunner
Peter Faerber
Josef Schachinger
Wolfram Berger
Christian Wolfinger
Otto Anton Eder
Bruno Bartl
Monica Bleibtreu
Aloisia Habesam
Karin Kienzer
Karin Walter
Michou Friesz
Grete Hahn
Heinz Trixner
Dipl. Ing. Pahlen
Dietrich Siegl
Florian Swoboda
Fritz Egger
Ernst Höllenbauer
Nikolaus Paryla
Kratky
Klaus Ofczarek
Harald Mank
Gerhard Dorfer
Dr. Eichhorn
Anton Pointecker
Franz Greisinger
Johanna Bittenbinder
Bibsi Swoboda
Georg Friedrich
Mike Hackl
Release History & Theatrical Window
ORF-Galapremiere, Künstlerhauskino, Wiener
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julian Pölsler
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfred Komarek
- Original Score
- Haindling
- Original Title
- Polt muss weinen
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Teamfilm Wien, ORF, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julian Pölsler
Alfred Komarek
Haindling
Fabian Eder
Ulrike Pahl
Department Leadership Roster
Julian Pölsler
Director
Fabian Eder
Director of Photography
Ulrike Pahl
Editor
Ingrid Leibezeder
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Polt muss weinen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Polt muss weinen about?
Real estate speculator Albert Hahn is found dead in his cellar. He died of fermentation gas poisoning. The doctor in charge assumes it was an accident. But Polt knows that the dead man was hated in the community. He suspects that the murderer wanted to make the death look like an accident. Many of the winegrowers had a motive. After a long investigation in the wine cellars, he discovers that all the cellars are connected by holes. Polt doesn't want to leave the feeling that it was a murder. As he drinks some wine with his friends, they all confess to the crime. They had all poisoned Albert Hahn with the fermentation gas together, but only one of them wants to take all the blame, as the rest have children and wives. He commits suicide and leaves a confession behind.
Who directed Polt muss weinen?
Polt muss weinen was directed by Julian Pölsler.
Who stars in Polt muss weinen?
The principal cast of Polt muss weinen includes Erwin Steinhauer, Hans-Michael Rehberg, Hans Clarin, Peter Faerber, Wolfram Berger.
When was Polt muss weinen released and how long is it?
Polt muss weinen was released in 2001 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Polt muss weinen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Polt muss weinen was composed by Haindling.
Is Polt muss weinen based on a book or true story?
Polt muss weinen is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alfred Komarek".