Ein Volksfeind
Originally released in 1937. Ein Volksfeind is a drama film. directed by Hans Steinhoff.
Starring Heinrich George, Herbert Hübner, and Franziska Kinz
Synopsis
Before the First World War, Dr. Hans Stockmann had a practice in a small town. His powerhungry brother is the mayor of Bad Trimburg, which has developed into a respectable resort. Dr. Stockmann is called in to become the town’s chief physician. He considers the sanitary conditions to be intolerable and insists on a clean-up. His ambitious brother and all those who, till now, have profited well from the corner cutting, are, of course, against that for financial reasons. The doctor is condemned from all sides and the conflict escalates.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 25, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Heinrich George
as Dr. Hans Stockmann
Herbert Hübner
as Bürgermeister Stockmann
Franziska Kinz
as Johanna Stockmann
Carsta Löck
as Lehrerin Petra
Hans Richter
as Walter Stockmann
Albert Florath
as Worse
Fritz Genschow
as Kapitän Holster
Hubert von Meyerinck
as Redakteur Fink
Ernst Fritz Fürbringer
as Ministerialrat
Bernhard Minetti
as Minister
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- F.D.F.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ein Volksfeind about?
Before the First World War, Dr. Hans Stockmann had a practice in a small town. His powerhungry brother is the mayor of Bad Trimburg, which has developed into a respectable resort. Dr. Stockmann i...
Who directed Ein Volksfeind?
Ein Volksfeind was directed by Hans Steinhoff.
How long is Ein Volksfeind?
Ein Volksfeind has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Ein Volksfeind released?
Ein Volksfeind was released on October 25, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ein Volksfeind?
The main cast of Ein Volksfeind includes Heinrich George, Herbert Hübner, Franziska Kinz, Carsta Löck, Hans Richter.