Wetterleuchten über dem Zillertal (1974)
The forester Auer is found killed on a Sunday in the forest, and the police begins a feverish search for the culprit. Only pastor Gruber already knows who it is. It is Hannes Reyer, son of the richest farmer in the region, who has confessed the act of murder to him. Gruber, however, is bound to his obligation to secrecy. But when the young Ernst Nortinger is arrested under suspicion for murder, he knows what he has to do and relinquishes his priesthood in order to report Hannes to the police. But things don’t get so far, as Hannes dies in an accident during an altercation with the priest. Nonetheless, Gruber does not return to his office. In quiescence, he wants to find out whether he still can handle the burden of the priesthood. Senior pastor Bachmayer however is convinced that he will return.
Cast
- Siegfried Rauch - Pastor Franz Gruber
- Hans Holt - Pastor Julius Bachmayer
- Christine Böhm - Barbara Brandner
- Maria Andergast - Mother Brandner
- Michael Negri - Hannes Reyer
- Walter Sedlmayr - Franz Josef Reyer
- Maria Sigg - Walburga Reyer
- Wolf Goldan - Ernst Nortinger
- Rut Rex - Eva Siebert
- Susi Engel - Christl Siebert
Screenplay
- Géza von Cziffra (Screenplay)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wetterleuchten über dem Zillertal about?
- The forester Auer is found killed on a Sunday in the forest, and the police begins a feverish search for the culprit. Only pastor Gruber already knows who it is. It is Hannes Reyer, son of the richest farmer in the region, who has confessed the act of murder to him. Gruber, however, is bound to his obligation to secrecy. But when the young Ernst Nortinger is arrested under suspicion for murder, he knows what he has to do and relinquishes his priesthood in order to report Hannes to the police. But things don’t get so far, as Hannes dies in an accident during an altercation with the priest. Nonetheless, Gruber does not return to his office. In quiescence, he wants to find out whether he still can handle the burden of the priesthood. Senior pastor Bachmayer however is convinced that he will return.
- Who directed Wetterleuchten über dem Zillertal?
- Wetterleuchten über dem Zillertal was directed by Theo Maria Werner.
- Who stars in Wetterleuchten über dem Zillertal?
- Wetterleuchten über dem Zillertal stars Siegfried Rauch, Hans Holt, Christine Böhm, Maria Andergast, Michael Negri, Walter Sedlmayr.
- How long is Wetterleuchten über dem Zillertal?
- Wetterleuchten über dem Zillertal has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Wetterleuchten über dem Zillertal?
- Wetterleuchten über dem Zillertal is a Drama film.
- Where was Wetterleuchten über dem Zillertal produced?
- Wetterleuchten über dem Zillertal was produced in Germany, Italy.