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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.
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gambling
alcoholism
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How long is Der Lotterieschwede?
Der Lotterieschwede has a runtime of 1h 11m (1 hour and 11 minutes).
Who directed Der Lotterieschwede?
Der Lotterieschwede was directed by Joachim Kunert and released in 1958.
What genre is Der Lotterieschwede?
Der Lotterieschwede is a Drama film (1958).
Who stars in Der Lotterieschwede?
The cast of Der Lotterieschwede includes Erwin Geschonneck, Sonja Sutter, Lore Frisch, Harry Hindemith, Jochen Thomas.
What is the TMDB rating for Der Lotterieschwede?
Der Lotterieschwede has a TMDB rating of 9.0/10 based on 1 votes.
