Der Teufel vom Mühlenberg
Originally released in 1955. Der Teufel vom Mühlenberg is a fantasy film. directed by Herbert Ballmann. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Eva Kotthaus, Hans-Peter Minetti, and Willy A. Kleinau
Synopsis
This film is set in a medieval mill town in the Harz mountains. The greedy and brutal millman and his accomplices, the castle steward and the mayor, set fire to a forest mill that the farmers used for processing their grain. Without their mill, the farmers must now rely on the millman's services. When the farmhand Anna uncovers the millman’s crimes, he swiftly detains her and a young miller, Jörg. The forest spirits have a different plan, however, and they free the young couple with the charge to rebuild the ruined forest mill and turn things around for the villagers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 6, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Eva Kotthaus
as Anne
Hans-Peter Minetti
as Jörg
Willy A. Kleinau
as Mühlmann
Werner Peters
as Schulze Bangebös
Gerhard Frei
as Burgvogt Raufer
Heinz Kammer
as Ratte, der Kriegsknecht
Johannes Arpe
as Schmied Anselm
Marianne Rudolph
as Marthe, seine Frau
Jupp Stauder
as Knecht Konrad
Gertrud Paulun
as Magd Marie
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Der Teufel vom Mühlenberg about?
This film is set in a medieval mill town in the Harz mountains. The greedy and brutal millman and his accomplices, the castle steward and the mayor, set fire to a forest mill that the farmers used ...
Who directed Der Teufel vom Mühlenberg?
Der Teufel vom Mühlenberg was directed by Herbert Ballmann.
How long is Der Teufel vom Mühlenberg?
Der Teufel vom Mühlenberg has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Der Teufel vom Mühlenberg released?
Der Teufel vom Mühlenberg was released on April 6, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Der Teufel vom Mühlenberg?
The main cast of Der Teufel vom Mühlenberg includes Eva Kotthaus, Hans-Peter Minetti, Willy A. Kleinau, Werner Peters, Gerhard Frei.