Castles and Cottages(1957)
Schlösser und Katen
Castles and Cottages Synopsis
Lifelong hard work for the count makes the servant Anton a cripple. Everybody calls him Crooked Anton. When, after the end of the war, the land of the count gets divided amongst the farmers, Anton receives a piece and hopes to be able to work freely. But an old debt and intrigue keep Anton and his family from finding peace. The farmers of the village begin to discover their own power when Annegret, Anton's daughter, leaves. Is a new beginning possible for Anton? This film paints an impressive panorama of the development of a minor village in Mecklenburg from the end of the war to the uprising of 17 June 1953.
Castles and Cottages (1957) is a drama film directed by Kurt Maetzig, released on February 9, 1957 with a runtime of 3h 23m. It stars Raimund Schelcher, Erika Dunkelmann, Karla Runkehl and Erwin Geschonneck. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Kurt Maetzig
- Writers:
- Kurt Maetzig, Kurt Barthel
- Cinematographer:
- Otto Merz
- Composer:
- Wilhelm Neef
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Status:
- Released
Castles and Cottages Cast & Crew
Main cast
Raimund Schelcher
as Krummer Anton
Erika Dunkelmann
as Marthe
Karla Runkehl
as Annegret
Erwin Geschonneck
as estate inspector Bröker
Harry Hindemith
as Kalle Buddenboom
Helga Göring
as Christel Sikura
- Wilhelm Puchert
Wilhelm Puchert
as Jens Voss
- Angelika Hurwicz
Angelika Hurwicz
as Hede
Dieter Perlwitz
as Klimm
- Hans Finohr
Hans Finohr
as old Sikura
Marga Legal
as Elisabeth Bröker
Lotte Loebinger
as old Sikura
Key crew
Directed by Kurt Maetzig, written by Kurt Maetzig and Kurt Barthel.
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Castles and Cottages Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Who stars in Castles and Cottages?
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The main cast of Castles and Cottages (1957) includes Raimund Schelcher, Erika Dunkelmann, Karla Runkehl, Erwin Geschonneck and Harry Hindemith. The film was directed by Kurt Maetzig. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Castles and Cottages released?
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Castles and Cottages was released on February 9, 1957 and runs for 3h 23m.
Is Castles and Cottages worth watching?
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Castles and Cottages (1957) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.