Via Mala
Synopsis
A godless sawmill owner makes his family's life so hellish that he has to be killed.
Top Cast
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Gert Fröbe
Jonas Lauretz
Joachim Hansen
Andreas von Richenau
Christine Kaufmann
Sylvia Lauretz
Christian Wolff
Niklas Lauretz
Anita Höfer
Hanna Lauretz
Edith Schultze-Westrum
Mutter Lauretz
Joseph Offenbach
Knecht Jöry
Anne-Marie Blanc
Frau von Richenau
Rudolf Forster
Maler Matthias
Paul Henckels
Dr. Gutknecht
Claus Wilcke
Henry Scherz
Heinrich Gretler
Amtmann Bonatsch
Alexa von Porembsky
Wirtin Gumpers
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul May
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul May, Kurt Heuser, John Knittel
- Original Score
- Rolf A. Wilhelm
- Original Title
- Via Mala
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- CCC Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul May
Paul May, Kurt Heuser, John Knittel
Rolf A. Wilhelm
Richard Angst
Walter Wischniewsky
Artur Brauner
Department Leadership Roster
Paul May
Director
Richard Angst
Director of Photography
Paul May
Writer
Artur Brauner
Producer
Kurt Heuser
Writer
Isabella Schlichting
Production Design
Walter Wischniewsky
Editor
Werner Schlichting
Production Design
Rolf A. Wilhelm
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Via Mala
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Via Mala about?
A godless sawmill owner makes his family's life so hellish that he has to be killed.
Who directed Via Mala?
Via Mala was directed by Paul May.
Who stars in Via Mala?
The principal cast of Via Mala includes Gert Fröbe, Joachim Hansen, Christine Kaufmann, Christian Wolff, Anita Höfer.
When was Via Mala released and how long is it?
Via Mala was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Via Mala?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Via Mala was composed by Rolf A. Wilhelm.
Is Via Mala based on a book or true story?
Via Mala is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Knittel".