The Inventor
Originally released in 1980. The Inventor is a comedy/drama film. directed by Kurt Gloor.
Starring Bruno Ganz, Walo Lüönd, and Verena Peter
Synopsis
In this interesting World War I drama, Bruno Ganz gives a compelling performance as Jakob, an obsessive inventor who lives in a Swiss village. He receives unconditional support from his friend Otti (Walo Luond), but that is about all; the other villagers do not tolerate Jakob's eccentricities very well, and regard him as a crackpot. He perserveres in spite of this obstacle and finally invents a viable carriage that does not run on wheels but on a tread. Unfortunately for Jakob, the military have already come up with the same invention: the tank. The discovery finally breaks him, and he is quickly shuttled off to an asylum.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 25, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Switzerland
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Inventor about?
In this interesting World War I drama, Bruno Ganz gives a compelling performance as Jakob, an obsessive inventor who lives in a Swiss village. He receives unconditional support from his friend Otti...
Who directed The Inventor?
The Inventor was directed by Kurt Gloor.
How long is The Inventor?
The Inventor has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Inventor released?
The Inventor was released on October 25, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Inventor?
The main cast of The Inventor includes Bruno Ganz, Walo Lüönd, Verena Peter, Oliver Diggelmann, Klaus Knuth.