Castles and Cottages
Schlösser und Katen
Synopsis
Lifelong hard work for the count makes the servant Anton a cripple. Everybody calls him Crooked Anton. When, after the end of the war, the land of the count gets divided amongst the farmers, Anton receives a piece and hopes to be able to work freely. But an old debt and intrigue keep Anton and his family from finding peace. The farmers of the village begin to discover their own power when Annegret, Anton's daughter, leaves. Is a new beginning possible for Anton? This film paints an impressive panorama of the development of a minor village in Mecklenburg from the end of the war to the uprising of 17 June 1953.
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Raimund Schelcher
Krummer Anton
Erika Dunkelmann
Marthe
Karla Runkehl
Annegret
Erwin Geschonneck
estate inspector Bröker
Harry Hindemith
Kalle Buddenboom
Helga Göring
Christel Sikura
Wilhelm Puchert
Jens Voss
Angelika Hurwicz
Hede
Dieter Perlwitz
Klimm
Hans Finohr
old Sikura
Marga Legal
Elisabeth Bröker
Lotte Loebinger
old Sikura
Kurt Dunkelmann
Wittig
Ekkehard Schall
Ekkehart
Otto Saltzmann
Paderski
Otto Krone
Palm
Erich Franz
man with leather jacket
Hans Klering
Bräuning
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Maetzig
- Screenplay & Story
- Kurt Maetzig, Kurt Barthel
- Original Score
- Wilhelm Neef
- Original Title
- Schlösser und Katen
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 3h 23m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Maetzig
Kurt Maetzig, Kurt Barthel
Wilhelm Neef
Otto Merz
Ruth Moegelin
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Maetzig
Director
Wilhelm Neef
Original Music Composer
Otto Merz
Director of Photography
Ruth Moegelin
Editor
Kurt Maetzig
Writer
Kurt Barthel
Writer
Alfred Hirschmeier
Production Design
Marianne Schmidt
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Castles and Cottages
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What is Castles and Cottages about?
Lifelong hard work for the count makes the servant Anton a cripple. Everybody calls him Crooked Anton. When, after the end of the war, the land of the count gets divided amongst the farmers, Anton receives a piece and hopes to be able to work freely. But an old debt and intrigue keep Anton and his family from finding peace. The farmers of the village begin to discover their own power when Annegret, Anton's daughter, leaves. Is a new beginning possible for Anton? This film paints an impressive panorama of the development of a minor village in Mecklenburg from the end of the war to the uprising of 17 June 1953.
Who directed Castles and Cottages?
Castles and Cottages was directed by Kurt Maetzig.
Who stars in Castles and Cottages?
The principal cast of Castles and Cottages includes Raimund Schelcher, Erika Dunkelmann, Karla Runkehl, Erwin Geschonneck, Harry Hindemith.
When was Castles and Cottages released and how long is it?
Castles and Cottages was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 3h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Castles and Cottages?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Castles and Cottages was composed by Wilhelm Neef.