The Broken Jug
Der zerbrochene Krug
Synopsis
Today is a fateful day for village judge Adam. Who broke Widow Kull’s jug fleeing head over heels after his nightly visit to her daughter? As the trial unfolds, it becomes clear to everyone that the judge himself is the culprit. Judge Adam twists and turns, invents countless explanations, and piles up the most absurd lies. But he is conducting a trial against himself—one he cannot win.
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Emil Jannings
Adam
Friedrich Kayssler
Walter
Max Gülstorff
Licht
Lina Carstens
Marthe Rull
Angela Salloker
Eva Rull
Bruno Hübner
Veit Tümpel
Paul Dahlke
Ruprecht Tümpel
Elisabeth Flickenschildt
Frau Brigitte
Walter Werner
Bedienter
Erich Dunskus
Büttel
Gisela von Collande
Grethe, Magd
Lotte Rausch
Liese, Magd
Käthe Kamossa
Dorfbewohnerin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gustav Ucicky, Emil Jannings
- Screenplay & Story
- Thea von Harbou
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Zeller
- Original Title
- Der zerbrochene Krug
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Tobis-Magna-Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gustav Ucicky, Emil Jannings
Thea von Harbou, Heinrich von Kleist
Wolfgang Zeller
Fritz Arno Wagner
Arnfried Heyne
Fritz Klotsch, Karl Julius Fritzsche
Department Leadership Roster
Gustav Ucicky
Director
Emil Jannings
Director
Arnfried Heyne
Editor
Wolfgang Zeller
Original Music Composer
Fritz Arno Wagner
Director of Photography
Robert Herlth
Production Design
Thea von Harbou
Screenplay
Karl Julius Fritzsche
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is The Broken Jug about?
Today is a fateful day for village judge Adam. Who broke Widow Kull’s jug fleeing head over heels after his nightly visit to her daughter? As the trial unfolds, it becomes clear to everyone that the judge himself is the culprit. Judge Adam twists and turns, invents countless explanations, and piles up the most absurd lies. But he is conducting a trial against himself—one he cannot win.
Who directed The Broken Jug?
The Broken Jug was directed by Gustav Ucicky, Emil Jannings.
Who stars in The Broken Jug?
The principal cast of The Broken Jug includes Emil Jannings, Friedrich Kayssler, Max Gülstorff, Lina Carstens, Angela Salloker.
When was The Broken Jug released and how long is it?
The Broken Jug was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Broken Jug?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Broken Jug was composed by Wolfgang Zeller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Broken Jug?
The Broken Jug holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).