Bearskin
Originally released in 1986. Bearskin is a family/fantasy film. directed by Walter Beck. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jens-Uwe Bogadtke, Jürgen Trott, and Janina Hartwig
Synopsis
The war is over and soldier Christoffel has no prospects for the future and no money. He doesn't know what to do, so he meets the devil. He offers him a pact: Christoffel's pockets are always full of money, but he is not allowed to wash, cut his hair or nails for seven years and he is not allowed to sleep in a bed. If he doesn't keep to all these things, he will be forever devoted to the devil. Christoffel accepts the condition. Relieved of his worries about the future, Christoffel sets off. However, he soon becomes lonely. Society avoids him; he is dirty, unkempt and smelly. He only finds a place to stay in prison. He pays off the debts of a goldsmith, which wins him the heart of Katarina, the goldsmith's daughter. However, Christoffel is aware of his appearance and leaves her. After seven years, he is finally cleansed by the devil himself and returns to her as a well-groomed man.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bearskin about?
The war is over and soldier Christoffel has no prospects for the future and no money. He doesn't know what to do, so he meets the devil. He offers him a pact: Christoffel's pockets are always full ...
Who directed Bearskin?
Bearskin was directed by Walter Beck.
How long is Bearskin?
Bearskin has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Bearskin released?
Bearskin was released on January 23, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bearskin?
The main cast of Bearskin includes Jens-Uwe Bogadtke, Jürgen Trott, Janina Hartwig, Klaus Mertens, Fred Delmare.