Storyline
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 luck. 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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Erwin Geschonneck
Johan Jönsson
Sonja Sutter
Frau Jönsson
Lore Frisch
Wirtsfrau Julie
Harry Hindemith
Jochen Thomas
Hans Emons
Gerhard Lau
Gustav Püttjer
Albert Garbe
Marga Legal
Horst Kube
Günther Simon
Frequently Asked Questions
Der Lotterieschwede was released on September 11, 1958.
The runtime of Der Lotterieschwede is 1h 11m.
Der Lotterieschwede is a Drama movie.
Der Lotterieschwede has a rating of 9.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Der Lotterieschwede is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Der Lotterieschwede was directed by Joachim Kunert.
The main cast of Der Lotterieschwede includes Erwin Geschonneck, Sonja Sutter, Lore Frisch.
Der Lotterieschwede is originally in German.