Die Weber
Synopsis
The emaciated weavers deliver their homework to the factory owner Dreißiger and receive their wages, on which they cannot live and cannot die. Driven by hunger, they ask for more money, but to no avail. Only the young baker and the reservist Jäger put up a fight, and both manage to encourage a large group of weavers to revolt against the factory owner. They break into his house and destroy it, whereupon he flees. The revolt continues, the weavers move through the surrounding villages, where more people join them. A little later, the military arrives to intervene against the angry crowd and restore the old order...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hubert Hoelzke
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerhart Hauptmann
- Original Score
- Jean Kurt Forest
- Original Title
- Die Weber
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Fernsehen der DDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hubert Hoelzke
Gerhart Hauptmann
Jean Kurt Forest
Department Leadership Roster
Hubert Hoelzke
Director
Gerhart Hauptmann
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die Weber
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Die Weber about?
The emaciated weavers deliver their homework to the factory owner Dreißiger and receive their wages, on which they cannot live and cannot die. Driven by hunger, they ask for more money, but to no avail. Only the young baker and the reservist Jäger put up a fight, and both manage to encourage a large group of weavers to revolt against the factory owner. They break into his house and destroy it, whereupon he flees. The revolt continues, the weavers move through the surrounding villages, where more people join them. A little later, the military arrives to intervene against the angry crowd and restore the old order...
Who directed Die Weber?
Die Weber was directed by Hubert Hoelzke.
Who stars in Die Weber?
The principal cast of Die Weber includes Wolfgang Sasse, Ralph Boettner, Hans Pitra, Rudolf Horn, Walter Richter-Reinick.
When was Die Weber released and how long is it?
Die Weber was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Die Weber?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die Weber was composed by Jean Kurt Forest.