Der Lotterieschwede
Originally released in 1958. Der Lotterieschwede is a drama film. directed by Joachim Kunert. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Erwin Geschonneck, Sonja Sutter, and Lore Frisch
Synopsis
Bornholm island in 1880, where quarry worker Johan Jönsson lives a miserable life with his wife and children. He hopes to escape his poverty by winning a lottery ticket. But it doesn't bring him any luck. Instead of spending his little money on a doctor to have his sick child treated, he extends the lottery ticket. The child dies and Johan, plagued by remorse, turns to alcohol. After he has gambled away everything, the lottery ticket brings someone else the main prize. Johan commits suicide, but his son Per has realized that gambling is not the way to change the miserable existence of the workers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 11, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Der Lotterieschwede about?
Bornholm island in 1880, where quarry worker Johan Jönsson lives a miserable life with his wife and children. He hopes to escape his poverty by winning a lottery ticket. But it doesn't bring him a...
Who directed Der Lotterieschwede?
Der Lotterieschwede was directed by Joachim Kunert.
How long is Der Lotterieschwede?
Der Lotterieschwede has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was Der Lotterieschwede released?
Der Lotterieschwede was released on September 11, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Der Lotterieschwede?
The main cast of Der Lotterieschwede includes Erwin Geschonneck, Sonja Sutter, Lore Frisch, Harry Hindemith, Jochen Thomas.