Hans im Glück
Synopsis
The plot closely follows the Grimm fairy tale. Hans, a hard-working miller's apprentice, sets off on a journey to discover the big, wide world. As a reward for his work, his master gives him a lump of gold to take with him. On his journey home, he encounters a series of swindlers who gradually rob him of his reward. First, Hans exchanges his gold for a horse, the horse for a cow, the cow for a pig, the pig for a goose, and the goose for a grindstone and a simple field stone. Finally, while drinking, he drops both stones into a well. At last he is happy. He is freed from all burdens, in every respect.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Hamel
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
- Original Title
- Hans im Glück
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Schongerfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Hamel
Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
Paul Grupp
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Hamel
Director
Paul Grupp
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hans im Glück
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What is Hans im Glück about?
The plot closely follows the Grimm fairy tale. Hans, a hard-working miller's apprentice, sets off on a journey to discover the big, wide world. As a reward for his work, his master gives him a lump of gold to take with him. On his journey home, he encounters a series of swindlers who gradually rob him of his reward. First, Hans exchanges his gold for a horse, the horse for a cow, the cow for a pig, the pig for a goose, and the goose for a grindstone and a simple field stone. Finally, while drinking, he drops both stones into a well. At last he is happy. He is freed from all burdens, in every respect.
Who directed Hans im Glück?
Hans im Glück was directed by Peter Hamel.
Who stars in Hans im Glück?
The principal cast of Hans im Glück includes Gunnar Möller, Erich Ponto, Gertrud Kückelmann, Paula Braend, Beppo Brem.
When was Hans im Glück released and how long is it?
Hans im Glück was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.