Movie

The Inventor

★ 6.4(4)19801h 37m

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Good to know

Director: Kurt Gloor
Release date: 1980-10-25
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Switzerland

About The Inventor

The Inventor is a 1980 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Kurt Gloor, starring Bruno Ganz, Walo Lüönd and Verena Peter. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Inventor in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In this interesting World War I drama, Bruno Ganz gives a compelling performance as Jakob, an obsessive inventor who lives in a Swiss village. He receives unconditional support from his friend Otti (Walo Luond), but that is about all; the other villagers do not tolerate Jakob's eccentricities very well, and regard him as a crackpot. He perserveres in spite of this obstacle and finally invents a viable carriage that does not run on wheels but on a tread. Unfortunately for Jakob, the military have already come up with the same invention: the tank. The discovery finally breaks him, and he is quickly shuttled off to an asylum.

Cast

Bruno Ganz

Jakob Nüssli

Walo Lüönd

Otti

Verena Peter

Martha Nüssli

Oliver Diggelmann

Seppli Nüssli

Klaus Knuth

Philipp Nüssli

Erwin Kohlund

Fabrikant

Ettore Cella

Patron

Margrit Rainer

Herta

René Scheibli

Ingenieur

Michael Gempart

Gerhard

Mathias Gnädinger

Speculator

Babett Arens

Lisbeth Nüssli

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Inventor in Mexico?+

The Inventor is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Inventor on Netflix?+

The Inventor is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Inventor?+

The Inventor has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in The Inventor?+

The Inventor stars Bruno Ganz, Walo Lüönd, Verena Peter, Oliver Diggelmann and Klaus Knuth.

When did The Inventor come out?+

The Inventor is a 1980 movie directed by Kurt Gloor.

What genre is The Inventor?+

The Inventor is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed The Inventor?+

The Inventor was directed by Kurt Gloor.