Franz - Der leise Weg
Genres
Overview
A man, disabled since an accident at the age of 12 and disregarded as an outsider in the village, fails in his attempt to find a place in the community by marrying a wealthy farmer's daughter.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
90 min
Release Date
1980-10-30
Status
Released
Original Language
German
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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Josef Schiessl
Franz
Elfriede Bleisteiner
Hilde
Georg Schmid
Grandfather
Martin Holnberger
Son
Doris Straussberger
Daughter
Luzian Walter Bappert
Farmer
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