Der Lotterieschwede (1958)

Bornholm island in 1880, where quarry worker Johan Jönsson lives a miserable life with his wife and children. He hopes to escape his poverty by winning a lottery ticket. But it doesn't bring him any l...uck. Instead of spending his little money on a doctor to have his sick child treated, he extends the lottery ticket. The child dies and Johan, plagued by remorse, turns to alcohol. After he has gambled away everything, the lottery ticket brings someone else the main prize. Johan commits suicide, but his son Per has realized that gambling is not the way to change the miserable existence of the workers. more

Directing:
  • Joachim Kunert

Writing:
  • Martin Andersen Nexø
  • Joachim Kunert
  • Jens Gerlach

Stars:
Release Date: 1958-09-11
  • Country: XG
  • Language: Deutsch
  • Runtime: 71

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