The Beaver Coat(1949)
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The Beaver Coat 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.
The Beaver Coat (1949) is a drama and comedy film directed by Erich Engel, released on October 21, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Werner Hinz, Käthe Haack, Fita Benkhoff and Friedrich Gnaß. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Erich Engel
- Writers:
- Gerhart Hauptmann, Robert A. Stemmle
- Production:
- DEFA
- Status:
- Released
The Beaver Coat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Werner Hinz
as Friedrich von Wehrhahn
Käthe Haack
as Regine von Wehrhahn
Fita Benkhoff
as Auguste Wolff
- Friedrich Gnaß
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
Emmy Burg
as Frau Motes
Werner Peters
as Eberhard Schulz
- Berta Monnard
Berta Monnard
Herbert Wilk
Key crew
Directed by Erich Engel, written by Gerhart Hauptmann and Robert A. Stemmle.
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The Beaver Coat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Beaver Coat – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Beaver Coat?
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The main cast of The Beaver Coat (1949) includes Werner Hinz, Käthe Haack, Fita Benkhoff, Friedrich Gnaß and Ingrid Rentsch. The film was directed by Erich Engel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Beaver Coat released?
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The Beaver Coat was released on October 21, 1949 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Beaver Coat worth watching?
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The Beaver Coat (1949) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.