About this movie
Lifelong hard work for the count makes the servant Anton a cripple. Everybody calls him Crooked Anton. When, after the end of the war, the land of the count gets divided amongst the farmers, Anton receives a piece and hopes to be able to work freely. But an old debt and intrigue keep Anton and his family from finding peace. The farmers of the village begin to discover their own power when Annegret, Anton's daughter, leaves. Is a new beginning possible for Anton? This film paints an impressive panorama of the development of a minor village in Mecklenburg from the end of the war to the uprising of 17 June 1953.
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miniseries
post war
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How long is Castles and Cottages?
Castles and Cottages has a runtime of 3h 23m (3 hours and 23 minutes).
Who directed Castles and Cottages?
Castles and Cottages was directed by Kurt Maetzig and released in 1957.
What genre is Castles and Cottages?
Castles and Cottages is a Drama film (1957).
Who stars in Castles and Cottages?
The cast of Castles and Cottages includes Raimund Schelcher, Erika Dunkelmann, Karla Runkehl, Erwin Geschonneck, Harry Hindemith.
What is the TMDB rating for Castles and Cottages?
Castles and Cottages has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 1 votes.
