Der Schinderhannes
| Der Schinderhannes | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Helmut Käutner |
| Written by | Carl Zuckmayer (play) George Hurdalek |
| Starring | Curd Jürgens Maria Schell |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date | 1958 |
| Country | West Germany |
| Language | German |
| Budget | $63,000[1] |
| Box office | $175,000[1] |
Der Schinderhannes is a 1958 film directed by Helmut Käutner, starring Curd Jürgens and Maria Schell. It was also known as Duel in the Forest. The story depicts the life of the 18th century outlaw Schinderhannes. It is based on a 1927 play Schinderhannes by Carl Zuckmayer.
Reception
According to MGM records the movie earned $175,000, making a loss to the studio of $49,000.[1]
See also
- The Prince of Rogues (1928)
References
External links
- Der Schinderhannes at IMDb
- Der Schinderhannes at New York Times
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- 1950s adventure films
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- 1950s historical films
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- Films based on works by Carl Zuckmayer
- Films set in the 1800s
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