Our Daily Bread
Originally released in 1949. Our Daily Bread is a drama film. directed by Slatan Dudow.
Starring Paul Bildt, Harry Hindemith, and Paul Edwin Roth
Synopsis
A story about a family after the Second World War. The petty bourgeois cashier Karl Weber of Berlin observes from a distance how his son Ernst participates in the building of a new socialist society. Karl does not understand Ernst's visions, instead he confides in his other son Harry. However, Harry becomes involved in illicit business and Karl quickly realizes that it would be best to join his son Ernst in the citizen-owned factory.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 4, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paul Bildt
as Karl Webers
Harry Hindemith
as Ernst Webers
Paul Edwin Roth
as Harry Webers
Viktoria von Ballasko
as Martha, Harry Webers zweite Frau
Inge Landgut
as Inge Webers
Erna Sellmer
as Bäckersfrau
Walter Gross
as 1. Skeptiker
Herbert Weißbach
as 2. Skeptiker
Alfred Balthoff
as Fachingenieur Bergstetter
Siegmar Schneider
as Peter Struwe
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Our Daily Bread about?
A story about a family after the Second World War. The petty bourgeois cashier Karl Weber of Berlin observes from a distance how his son Ernst participates in the building of a new socialist societ...
Who directed Our Daily Bread?
Our Daily Bread was directed by Slatan Dudow.
How long is Our Daily Bread?
Our Daily Bread has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Our Daily Bread released?
Our Daily Bread was released on November 4, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Our Daily Bread?
The main cast of Our Daily Bread includes Paul Bildt, Harry Hindemith, Paul Edwin Roth, Viktoria von Ballasko, Inge Landgut.