The Postmaster (1940): Cast
The Postmaster is a 1940 drama directed by Gustav Ucicky, starring Bernhard Wicki as Statist, Siegfried Breuer and Heinrich George. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Gustav Ucicky
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Wien-Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Postmaster About?
The premise of The Postmaster without spoilers.
Two Russian cavalry captains stop at a German post station, prompting one to recount a decade‑old tale. Ten years earlier his comrade had rested there, fallen for the postmaster’s daughter, and promised marriage before whisking her to St. Petersburg. Upon arrival she discovers the captain never intended to wed her.
The Postmaster Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- based on novel
The Postmaster Cast & Characters
Bernhard Wicki leads the cast as Statist, with Siegfried Breuer as Rittmeister Minskij and Heinrich George as Der Postmeister. Directed by Gustav Ucicky; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gustav Ucicky
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Bernhard Wicki as Statist -
Siegfried Breuer as Rittmeister Minskij - Heinrich George as Der Postmeister
- Anton Pointner as Der Kavalier des Rittmeisters
Also Starring in The Postmaster
· 15 more- Erik Frey Sergej
- Alfred Neugebauer Gutsbesitzer
- Hugo Gottschlich Diener des Rittmeisters
- Hans Holt Fähnrich Mitja
- Hilde Krahl Dunja
- Oskar Wegrostek Hausknecht beim Rittmeister
- Leo Peukert Oberst
- Karl Ehmann Sacha
- Franz Pfaudler Knecht Pjotr
- Ruth Hellberg Elisawetha
- Reinhold Häussermann Schneider
- Edwin Jürgensen
- Margit Symo Mascha
- Auguste Pünkösdy Wirobowa
- Mimi Stelzer Katja, die Köchin des Rittmeisters
The Postmaster Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “The Stationmaster” and “Станционный смотритель”.
- Also known as
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- The Stationmaster
- Станционный смотритель
- O chefe do Correio
- Il postiglione della steppa
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The Postmaster FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Postmaster, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Postmaster?
The Postmaster runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was The Postmaster released?
The Postmaster was released on April 23, 1940.
Who directed The Postmaster?
The Postmaster was directed by Gustav Ucicky.
More films by Gustav Ucicky Who is in the cast of The Postmaster?
The Postmaster stars Bernhard Wicki as Statist, Siegfried Breuer as Rittmeister Minskij and Heinrich George as Der Postmeister, among 19 credited actors.
Does The Postmaster have a post-credit scene?
No. The Postmaster has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Postmaster in?
The original language of The Postmaster is German.
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