Der Gehülfe
Synopsis
At the end of the 19th century, an educated white-collar worker finds himself in the employ of an inventor. As he is neither a "worker" nor an "owner," his position in the inventor's household and in the world at large is equivocal. Despite the difficulties he encounters, he tries to hold onto his job in order to support his family, but is eventually fired. This Swiss movie is based on a novel written around 1900 by Robert Walser.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Koerfer
- Original Title
- Der Gehülfe
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Koerfer
Renato Berta
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Thomas Koerfer
Director
Renato Berta
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What is Der Gehülfe about?
At the end of the 19th century, an educated white-collar worker finds himself in the employ of an inventor. As he is neither a "worker" nor an "owner," his position in the inventor's household and in the world at large is equivocal. Despite the difficulties he encounters, he tries to hold onto his job in order to support his family, but is eventually fired. This Swiss movie is based on a novel written around 1900 by Robert Walser.
Who directed Der Gehülfe?
Der Gehülfe was directed by Thomas Koerfer.
Who stars in Der Gehülfe?
The principal cast of Der Gehülfe includes Paul Burian, Verena Buss, Wolfram Berger, Hannelore Hoger, Pierre Siegenthaler.
When was Der Gehülfe released and how long is it?
Der Gehülfe was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.