The Inheritors

– In a small farming valley in Austria in the beginning of the 20th century a tyrannical farmer is fou..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 35 Minutes
Release Year:
1998
Original Name:
Die Siebtelbauern
The Inheritors (1998) - Also known as Die Siebtelbauern

In a small farming valley in Austria in the beginning of the 20th century a tyrannical farmer is found dead, and all the farmhands are relieved to be free of their tyrant. But the farmer was childless, so suddenly they all inherit the farm together. Now conflicts begin, as nobody is the boss and nobody has to obey.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
Filming Locations:
Genre:

The Inheritors (1998) - Trailer

Release Date:

09 Oct 1998

Language:

German

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Stefan Ruzowitzky

Writer:

Stefan Ruzowitzky

Main Actors:

Simon Schwarz, Sophie Rois, Lars Rudolph, Tilo Prückner

Plot:

Austria, a little farming valley. Beginning of the century. When one of the farmers is found murdered one day, his labourers know of nothing, but are relieved, as the tyranny has ended. Then, something new happens for the first time in history: The farm workers inherit the whole farm together, as the farmer himself was childless. Now, conflicts come up, as nobody is the boss and nobody has to obey.

Awards:

8 wins & 3 nominations.

Production:

Stratosphere Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
75%