The Refusal(1973)
Der Fall Jägerstätter
The Refusal Synopsis
The story of the last days of Austrian farmer Franz Jägerstätter (1907-43), who was executed by the Nazi regime because of his refusal to compromise with a perverse system.
The Refusal (1973) is a drama, history and tv movie film directed by Axel Corti, released on January 1, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Kurt Weinzierl, Julia Gschnitzer, Rose Dybal and Helmut Wlasak. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Axel Corti
- Writers:
- Gorden C. Zahn, Hellmut Andics
- Producers:
- Claus Legal, Ernst Niesner, Werner Murawski
- Cinematographer:
- Walter Kindler
- Production:
- ZDF, ORF
- Status:
- Released
The Refusal Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kurt Weinzierl
as Franz Jägerstätter
Julia Gschnitzer
as Franziska Jägerstätter
- Rose Dybal
Rose Dybal
as Franz's Mother
- Helmut Wlasak
Helmut Wlasak
as Father Fürthauer
- Ernst Auer
Ernst Auer
as Farmer
- Achim Benning
Achim Benning
as Major
- Uwe Berend
Uwe Berend
as Unteroffizier
Claude Bertrand
as Alsatian
- Bruno Dallansky
Bruno Dallansky
as Sergeant
- Ernst Essel
Ernst Essel
as Landlord
- Gerhard Geisler
Gerhard Geisler
as Physician
Hugo Gottschlich
as Mayor
Key crew
Directed by Axel Corti, written by Gorden C. Zahn and Hellmut Andics, produced by Claus Legal, Ernst Niesner and Werner Murawski.
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The Refusal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Refusal – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Refusal online?
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The Refusal (1973) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Refusal?
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The main cast of The Refusal (1973) includes Kurt Weinzierl, Julia Gschnitzer, Rose Dybal, Helmut Wlasak and Ernst Auer. The film was directed by Axel Corti. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Refusal released?
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The Refusal was released on January 1, 1973 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Refusal worth watching?
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The Refusal (1973) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.