The Beaver Coat
Originally released in 1949. The Beaver Coat is a drama/comedy film. directed by Erich Engel.
Starring Werner Hinz, Käthe Haack, and Fita Benkhoff
Synopsis
Mother Wolffen, a washerwoman, is a woman of principle: A poor man must do what he must to get through life, only he mustn't get caught doing it. All sorts of crooked deals contribute to the improvement of the daily menu and the increase of household funds. When everyone is searching for pensioner Krueger's missing beaverskin coat, Mother Wolffen and her family are calmly enjoying fresh roast venison.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 21, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Werner Hinz
as Friedrich von Wehrhahn
Käthe Haack
as Regine von Wehrhahn
Fita Benkhoff
as Auguste Wolff
Friedrich Gnaß
as Julius Wolff
Ingrid Rentsch
as Leontine Wolff
Edith Hancke
as Adelheid Wolff
Paul Bildt
as Wilhelm Krüger
Erwin Geschonneck
as Motes
Emmy Burg
as Frau Motes
Werner Peters
as Eberhard Schulz
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Beaver Coat about?
Mother Wolffen, a washerwoman, is a woman of principle: A poor man must do what he must to get through life, only he mustn't get caught doing it. All sorts of crooked deals contribute to the improv...
Who directed The Beaver Coat?
The Beaver Coat was directed by Erich Engel.
How long is The Beaver Coat?
The Beaver Coat has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Beaver Coat released?
The Beaver Coat was released on October 21, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Beaver Coat?
The main cast of The Beaver Coat includes Werner Hinz, Käthe Haack, Fita Benkhoff, Friedrich Gnaß, Ingrid Rentsch.