The Tobacconist
Der Trafikant
Synopsis
Vienna, 1937, on the eve of the annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany. The young and inexperienced Franz Huchel begins to learn about both the joys and hardships of life by working as an apprentice to the mutilated war veteran Otto Trsnjek in a small tobacco shop, where he meets the famous psychiatrist Sigmund Freud, a regular customer, who will become a valuable friend in times of chaos and uncertainty.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-13
Top Cast
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Simon Morzé
Franz Huchel
Bruno Ganz
Sigmund Freud
Johannes Krisch
Otto Trsnjek
Emma Nova
Anezka
Karoline Eichhorn
Anna Freud
Regina Fritsch
Margarete Huchel
Elfriede Irrall
Martha Freud
Michael Fitz
'Red Egon'
Rainer Wöss
Mr. Rosshuber
Sabine Herget
Mrs. Rosshuber
Gerti Drassl
Doctor's Wife
Gerhard Liebmann
Heinzi
Hermann Scheidleder
Fat Man
Robert Seethaler
Thin Man
Alexander E. Fennon
Gestapo Receptionist
Jasmin Barbara Mairhofer
Cabaret Waitress
Erni Mangold
Lady with Fur Hat
Carl Achleitner
Priest
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto Jewish Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 10, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 14, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$361K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nikolaus Leytner
- Screenplay & Story
- Nikolaus Leytner, Klaus Richter
- Original Score
- Matthias Weber
- Original Title
- Der Trafikant
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Czech, German
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Worldwide Gross
- $361K
- Production Studios
- Tobis Film, Glory Film, Epo-Film, Perathon Film-und Fernsehproduktions, ORF, ARD Degeto
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nikolaus Leytner
Nikolaus Leytner, Klaus Richter, Robert Seethaler
Matthias Weber
Hermann Dunzendorfer
Bettina Mazakarini
Jakob Pochlatko, Dieter Pochlatko, Ralf Zimmermann
Department Leadership Roster
Nikolaus Leytner
Director
Jakob Pochlatko
Producer
Nikolaus Leytner
Screenplay
Hermann Dunzendorfer
Director of Photography
Dieter Pochlatko
Producer
Ralf Zimmermann
Producer
Klaus Richter
Screenplay
Bettina Mazakarini
Editor
Matthias Weber
Original Music Composer
Bertram Reiter
Production Design
Thomas Leitner
Visual Effects Supervisor
Florian Hirschmann
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tobacconist
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What is The Tobacconist about?
Vienna, 1937, on the eve of the annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany. The young and inexperienced Franz Huchel begins to learn about both the joys and hardships of life by working as an apprentice to the mutilated war veteran Otto Trsnjek in a small tobacco shop, where he meets the famous psychiatrist Sigmund Freud, a regular customer, who will become a valuable friend in times of chaos and uncertainty.
Who directed The Tobacconist?
The Tobacconist was directed by Nikolaus Leytner.
Who stars in The Tobacconist?
The principal cast of The Tobacconist includes Simon Morzé, Bruno Ganz, Johannes Krisch, Emma Nova, Karoline Eichhorn.
When was The Tobacconist released and how long is it?
The Tobacconist was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
How much did The Tobacconist make at the box office?
The Tobacconist grossed $361K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Tobacconist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tobacconist was composed by Matthias Weber.
Is The Tobacconist based on a book or true story?
The Tobacconist is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Seethaler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tobacconist?
The Tobacconist holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).