Plot — What is Der Lotterieschwede about?
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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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1958 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | DE |
| Runtime | 71 min |
| Audience Score | 90% (9.0/10, 1 votes) |
Der Lotterieschwede — FAQ
Is Der Lotterieschwede worth watching? Der Lotterieschwede holds a 9.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. 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 spen
Who directed Der Lotterieschwede? Directed by Joachim Kunert.
Who is in the cast of Der Lotterieschwede? It stars Erwin Geschonneck, Sonja Sutter, Lore Frisch, Harry Hindemith, Jochen Thomas, Hans Emons and more.
Where can I stream Der Lotterieschwede? Streaming availability for Der Lotterieschwede is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Der Lotterieschwede release? It released in 1958.
