The Farmer Forsworn
Der Meineidbauer
Synopsis
After his stepbrother Jacob dies in an accident, farmer Matthias Ferner learns from Paula, Jacob's spouse of many years, that she and her two children will inherit the whole farm. She takes over command immediately, failing to realize that Matthias must feel like her servant. So he searches and destroys his brother's will and even swears perjury in court - but there's a witness he didn't count in.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leopold Hainisch
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacob Geis
- Original Title
- Der Meineidbauer
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Tobis Filmkunst, Euphono-Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leopold Hainisch
Jacob Geis, Ludwig Anzengruber
Department Leadership Roster
Leopold Hainisch
Director
Jacob Geis
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Farmer Forsworn
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What is The Farmer Forsworn about?
After his stepbrother Jacob dies in an accident, farmer Matthias Ferner learns from Paula, Jacob's spouse of many years, that she and her two children will inherit the whole farm. She takes over command immediately, failing to realize that Matthias must feel like her servant. So he searches and destroys his brother's will and even swears perjury in court - but there's a witness he didn't count in.
Who directed The Farmer Forsworn?
The Farmer Forsworn was directed by Leopold Hainisch.
Who stars in The Farmer Forsworn?
The principal cast of The Farmer Forsworn includes Eduard Köck, O.W. Fischer, Ludwig Auer, Ernst Auer, Klaus Pohl.
When was The Farmer Forsworn released and how long is it?
The Farmer Forsworn was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Is The Farmer Forsworn based on a book or true story?
The Farmer Forsworn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ludwig Anzengruber".