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Die seltsame Geschichte des Brandner Kaspar (1949): Cast

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Die seltsame Geschichte des Brandner Kaspar is a 1949 comedy directed by Josef von Báky, starring Carl Wery as Brandner Kasper, Rudolf Schündler and Paul Hörbiger. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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Die seltsame Geschichte des Brandner Kaspar (1949) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Josef von Báky
Genre
Comedy
Original language
German
After the credits
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The story

What Is Die seltsame Geschichte des Brandner Kaspar About?

The premise of Die seltsame Geschichte des Brandner Kaspar without spoilers.

Brandner Kaspar refuses to accept his fate, insisting there is still much to do and experience on earth. When Death arrives to claim him, Kaspar outwits the grim figure in a clever contest, managing to keep his life and triumph over the inevitable.

Die seltsame Geschichte des Brandner Kaspar Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • booze
  • schnapps
  • end of life
  • drunkard
  • death
  • based on novel
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

Die seltsame Geschichte des Brandner Kaspar Cast & Characters

Carl Wery leads the cast as Brandner Kasper, with Rudolf Schündler as Dr.Roedel and Paul Hörbiger as Tod. Directed by Josef von Báky; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Josef von Báky

More films directed by Josef von Báky: The Strange Countess, The Girl and the Legend, Two Times Lotte and The Last Illusion.

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Die seltsame Geschichte des Brandner Kaspar FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Die seltsame Geschichte des Brandner Kaspar, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Die seltsame Geschichte des Brandner Kaspar?

Die seltsame Geschichte des Brandner Kaspar runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Die seltsame Geschichte des Brandner Kaspar released?

Die seltsame Geschichte des Brandner Kaspar was released on February 1, 1949.

Who directed Die seltsame Geschichte des Brandner Kaspar?

Die seltsame Geschichte des Brandner Kaspar was directed by Josef von Báky.

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Who is in the cast of Die seltsame Geschichte des Brandner Kaspar?

Die seltsame Geschichte des Brandner Kaspar stars Carl Wery as Brandner Kasper, Rudolf Schündler as Dr.Roedel and Paul Hörbiger as Tod, among 8 credited actors.

Does Die seltsame Geschichte des Brandner Kaspar have a post-credit scene?

No. Die seltsame Geschichte des Brandner Kaspar has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Die seltsame Geschichte des Brandner Kaspar in?

The original language of Die seltsame Geschichte des Brandner Kaspar is German.

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