The Inheritors (1998)
The rich get richer... and sometimes the poor get richer too.
In a small farming valley in Austria in the beginning of the 20th century a tyrannical farmer is found dead, and all the farmhands are relieved to be free of their tyrant. But the farmer was childless, so suddenly they all inherit the farm together. Now conflicts begin, as nobody is the boss and nobody has to obey.
Director: Stefan Ruzowitzky
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: June 19, 1998
Cast
- Simon Schwarz - Lukas
- Sophie Rois - Emmy
- Lars Rudolph - Severin
- Tilo Prückner - Großknecht
- Ulrich Wildgruber - Danninger
- Julia Gschnitzer - Alte Nane
- Elisabeth Orth - Rosalind
- Werner Prinz - Ganders
Screenplay
- Stefan Ruzowitzky (Screenplay)
Music: Erik Satie
Cinematography: Peter von Haller
Editing: Britta Nahler
Production: BR, Dor Film, ORF
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
farm, rape, village life, peasant, village, self-defense, testament, heart disease, mountain village, farm worker, heart-throb, austria, oppression
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Inheritors about?
- In a small farming valley in Austria in the beginning of the 20th century a tyrannical farmer is found dead, and all the farmhands are relieved to be free of their tyrant. But the farmer was childless, so suddenly they all inherit the farm together. Now conflicts begin, as nobody is the boss and nobody has to obey.
- Who directed The Inheritors?
- The Inheritors was directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky.
- Who stars in The Inheritors?
- The Inheritors stars Simon Schwarz, Sophie Rois, Lars Rudolph, Tilo Prückner, Ulrich Wildgruber, Julia Gschnitzer.
- How long is The Inheritors?
- The Inheritors has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Inheritors?
- The Inheritors is a Drama film.
- Where was The Inheritors produced?
- The Inheritors was produced in Austria.