

Baker's Bread
Das Brot des Bäckers
Synopsis
In a small Franconian town, Werner Wild enters Georg Baum's store and wants to become a baker. "I like to eat good bread" - that's all he knows how to say to the sales clerk Gisela. But under the wing of Master Baum, the newcomer quickly becomes familiar with the intricacies of bread and pastry making. Soon the loner Baum finds himself increasingly confronted with a changed economic environment.
Top Cast
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Hofer Filmtage
Festival / Special Debut
April 7, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erwin Keusch
- Screenplay & Story
- Erwin Keusch, Karl Saurer
- Original Title
- Das Brot des Bäckers
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erwin Keusch
Erwin Keusch, Karl Saurer
Dietrich Lohmann
Department Leadership Roster
Erwin Keusch
Director
Erwin Keusch
Screenplay
Karl Saurer
Screenplay
Dietrich Lohmann
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baker's Bread
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Baker's Bread about?
In a small Franconian town, Werner Wild enters Georg Baum's store and wants to become a baker. "I like to eat good bread" - that's all he knows how to say to the sales clerk Gisela. But under the wing of Master Baum, the newcomer quickly becomes familiar with the intricacies of bread and pastry making. Soon the loner Baum finds himself increasingly confronted with a changed economic environment.
Who directed Baker's Bread?
Baker's Bread was directed by Erwin Keusch.
Who stars in Baker's Bread?
The principal cast of Baker's Bread includes Bernd Tauber, Günter Lamprecht, Maria Lucca, Silvia Reize, Anita Lochner.
When was Baker's Bread released and how long is it?
Baker's Bread was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
