Movie

Die Geschichte vom armen Hassan

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Good to know

Director: Gerhard Klein
Release date: 1958-07-19
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: East Germany
Studio: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

About Die Geschichte vom armen Hassan

Die Geschichte vom armen Hassan is a 1958 movie in the Fantasy and Family genres, directed by Gerhard Klein, starring Ekkehard Schall, Erwin Geschonneck and E.O. Fuhrmann. It has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Die Geschichte vom armen Hassan in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The land in poor Hassan's Central Asian homeland is stony and lacks water. Every day, he gazes longingly at the well in the garden of the rich merchant Machmud, which is full to the brim. One day, Hassan's parrot sits on the edge of the well and is attacked by Machmud's guard dog. To save his only friend, Hassan has to kill the dog. The cadi then sentences him to take the place of the guard dog, chained up. When a horse is stolen, he also has to do its work. The slave girl Fatima is his only ray of hope. But even she cannot persuade him to flee, as his place seems predestined by Allah. Only an overheard deal between the merchant and the cadi makes Hassan realize that the world order is dictated by the rich.

Cast

Ekkehard Schall

Hassan

Erwin Geschonneck

Machmud

E.O. Fuhrmann

Kadi

Georgetta Sager

Fatima

Heinz Schubert

Themes & keywords

fairy tale

Frequently asked questions

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How long is Die Geschichte vom armen Hassan?+

Die Geschichte vom armen Hassan has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes (60 minutes).

Who stars in Die Geschichte vom armen Hassan?+

Die Geschichte vom armen Hassan stars Ekkehard Schall, Erwin Geschonneck, E.O. Fuhrmann, Georgetta Sager and Heinz Schubert.

When did Die Geschichte vom armen Hassan come out?+

Die Geschichte vom armen Hassan is a 1958 movie directed by Gerhard Klein.

What genre is Die Geschichte vom armen Hassan?+

Die Geschichte vom armen Hassan is Fantasy and Family film.

Who directed Die Geschichte vom armen Hassan?+

Die Geschichte vom armen Hassan was directed by Gerhard Klein.