Der Erbförster
Synopsis
For many years, Ulrich, the hereditary forester, and Steinbach, the landowner, were the best of friends. But one day, this friendship is put to a severe test: Driven by financial need, Steinbach wants to have the forest cleared, which Ulrich condemns as brutal exploitation of nature – and therefore refuses to grant permission for the project. To clear the way for his plan, Steinbach ensures that Ulrich is dismissed as forester. When, a few days later, the dam built by Steinbach is blown up and the floodwaters inundate Steinbach's sawmill, suspicion immediately falls on Ulrich. The hereditary forester is ostracized, threatened, and even fears for his life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alois Johannes Lippl
- Original Title
- Der Erbförster
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Tobis Filmkunst
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Alois Johannes Lippl
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Alois Johannes Lippl
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What is Der Erbförster about?
For many years, Ulrich, the hereditary forester, and Steinbach, the landowner, were the best of friends. But one day, this friendship is put to a severe test: Driven by financial need, Steinbach wants to have the forest cleared, which Ulrich condemns as brutal exploitation of nature – and therefore refuses to grant permission for the project. To clear the way for his plan, Steinbach ensures that Ulrich is dismissed as forester. When, a few days later, the dam built by Steinbach is blown up and the floodwaters inundate Steinbach's sawmill, suspicion immediately falls on Ulrich. The hereditary forester is ostracized, threatened, and even fears for his life.
Who directed Der Erbförster?
Der Erbförster was directed by Alois Johannes Lippl.
Who stars in Der Erbförster?
The principal cast of Der Erbförster includes Eugen Klöpfer, Otto Gebühr, Josef Dahmen, Franz Schafheitlin, Sepp Rist.
When was Der Erbförster released and how long is it?
Der Erbförster was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.