The Perjured Farmer
Der Meineidbauer
Synopsis
The wealthy farmer Karl Bruckner and his fiancée Anna are about to marry when Karl is killed in a car accident. While a world collapses for Anna, Charles' stepbrother Franz takes the opportunity to take possession of the family-owned farm. He lets Charles's will, in which Anna had been considered, disappear and swears a perjury that there was never a probate document. Anna is chased from the yard and leaves the village with her little daughter. Years later, she returns to finally bring the truth to light. Ludwig Anzengruber's famous folk piece as a gripping ...
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Miguel Herz-Kestranek
Karl Bruckner
Günther Maria Halmer
Franz Bruckner
Suzanne von Borsody
Anna Sobek
Heikko Deutschmann
Josef Puganig
Josefina Vilsmaier
Marie Sobek
Max Tidof
Ignaz
Monika Gruber
Ursel
Hans von Borsody
Johann
Aaron Karl
Toni Bruckner
Doris Plörer
Rosi
Fabienne Laura Wähner
Marie Sobek (Child)
Ralph Schicha
Judge
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Vilsmaier
- Screenplay & Story
- Erich Tomek
- Original Title
- Der Meineidbauer
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- ORF, ARD, Lisa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Vilsmaier
Erich Tomek
Joseph Vilsmaier
David Spiehs
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Vilsmaier
Director
Erich Tomek
Writer
Joseph Vilsmaier
Director of Photography
David Spiehs
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 Perjured Farmer about?
The wealthy farmer Karl Bruckner and his fiancée Anna are about to marry when Karl is killed in a car accident. While a world collapses for Anna, Charles' stepbrother Franz takes the opportunity to take possession of the family-owned farm. He lets Charles's will, in which Anna had been considered, disappear and swears a perjury that there was never a probate document. Anna is chased from the yard and leaves the village with her little daughter. Years later, she returns to finally bring the truth to light. Ludwig Anzengruber's famous folk piece as a gripping ...
Who directed The Perjured Farmer?
The Perjured Farmer was directed by Joseph Vilsmaier.
Who stars in The Perjured Farmer?
The principal cast of The Perjured Farmer includes Miguel Herz-Kestranek, Günther Maria Halmer, Suzanne von Borsody, Heikko Deutschmann, Josefina Vilsmaier.
When was The Perjured Farmer released and how long is it?
The Perjured Farmer was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Perjured Farmer?
The Perjured Farmer holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).