Der Schandfleck
Synopsis
Leni charms everyone with her friendly nature. Nevertheless, her father rejects her. When Leni wants to get engaged to Florian, she learns the reason: Florian is her half-brother, and she herself is merely the product of her mother's affair. Devastated, Leni leaves the farm to build a new life in a foreign land without a "stain."
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Gerlinde Locker
Leni
Hans von Borsody
Florian
Heinrich Gretler
Josef Reindorfer
Lotte Ledl
Josefa Melzer
Armin Dahlen
Almhofbauer
Rudolf Carl
Pankratz
Gustl Gstettenbaur
Thomas
Dagny Servaes
Maria
Harry Fuß
Leopold
Evi Servaes
Elisabeth
Ferry Wondra
Ferdinand
Dina Pospesch
Burgl
Gerti Bens
Steffi
Gerhard Hofer
Heinz Grohmann
Jakob Rohrbacher
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert B. Fredersdorf
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Stefan Nießner, Herbert B. Fredersdorf, Theodor Ottawa
- Original Score
- Hans Hagen
- Original Title
- Der Schandfleck
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Schönbrunn-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert B. Fredersdorf
Ernest Stefan Nießner, Herbert B. Fredersdorf, Theodor Ottawa, Ludwig Anzengruber
Hans Hagen
Sepp Riff
Ernest Müller, Robert Siepen
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Hagen
Original Music Composer
Herbert B. Fredersdorf
Director
Ernest Stefan Nießner
Screenplay
Herbert B. Fredersdorf
Screenplay
Ernest Müller
Producer
Robert Siepen
Producer
Theodor Ottawa
Screenplay
Sepp Riff
Director of Photography
Wolf Witzemann
Production Design
Lixi Brandtner
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Schandfleck
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What is Der Schandfleck about?
Leni charms everyone with her friendly nature. Nevertheless, her father rejects her. When Leni wants to get engaged to Florian, she learns the reason: Florian is her half-brother, and she herself is merely the product of her mother's affair. Devastated, Leni leaves the farm to build a new life in a foreign land without a "stain."
Who directed Der Schandfleck?
Der Schandfleck was directed by Herbert B. Fredersdorf.
Who stars in Der Schandfleck?
The principal cast of Der Schandfleck includes Gerlinde Locker, Hans von Borsody, Heinrich Gretler, Lotte Ledl, Armin Dahlen.
When was Der Schandfleck released and how long is it?
Der Schandfleck was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Der Schandfleck?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Schandfleck was composed by Hans Hagen.
Is Der Schandfleck based on a book or true story?
Der Schandfleck is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ludwig Anzengruber".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Der Schandfleck?
Der Schandfleck holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).