Der Plötzliche Reichtum der Armen Leute von Kombach (1971)
Genre: Drama
Duration: 102 minuten
Alternative title: The Sudden Wealth of the Poor People of Kombach
Country:
West Germany
Directed by: Volker Schlöndorff
Stars: Georg Lehn, Reinhard Hauff and Karl-Josef Cramer
IMDb score:
7,0 (457)
Releasedate: 14 April 1971
Der Plötzliche Reichtum der Armen Leute von Kombach plot
In 1821 the humble inhabitants of Oberhessen, despite the hard work they do, have too little to live on. The stocking seller David devises a plan to rob the money transport of the Prince, who regularly travels with tax money from Biedenkopf to Gießen. With a group of farmers and day laborers he takes the risk that after a few failed attempts he succeeds. But their happiness is short-lived, for their sudden wealth makes them suspicious.
Actors and actresses
Hans Jacob Geiz
Jacob Geiz
Sophie
Pfarrer
Bauer
Heinrich Geiz
David Briel
Landschütz Volk
Schreiber
Reviews & comments
starbright boy (moderator films)
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Schlondorf made this for TV. A film about a workers' uprising gone wrong. The uprising consists of stealing from the rich and giving to the poor (themselves). At times atmospheric, sometimes with some wacky humor, and a stern voiceover. Overall, not unpleasant, but not entirely convincing either.
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