Der Pfarrer Von Kirchfeld (1955)
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Synopsis of Der Pfarrer Von Kirchfeld
Der Pfarrer von Kirchfield (The Parson of Kirchfield) is based on the popular German "folk play" by Ludwig Anzengruber. Bearing a strong resemblance to several other stories -- notably The Atonement of Gosta Berling -- the film stars Claus Holm in the title role. Holm's spotless reputation as village priest is compromised when he befriends unwed mother Anna Birkmaler (Ulla Jacobsson). Throwing caution to the winds, the priest falls in love with the "soiled" but basically decent Anna. Ultimately, however, he realizes that his covenant with God is stronger than his carnal desires. Previously filmed in 1930, Der Pfarrer von Kirchfield was challenged at the box-office in 1955 by an Austrian version of the same Anzengruber play. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of Der Pfarrer Von Kirchfeld
- Claus Holm - The Pfarrer
- Kurt Heintel - Michl
- Heinrich Gretler - Sepp
- Hansi Knoteck - Frau Stricker
- Ulla Jacobsson - Anna Birkmaier
- Annie Rosar - Brigitte
- Helen Vita - Zenzi
- Fritz Genschow - Franz
- Director(s):
- Hans Deppe
- Writer(s):
- Ilse Lotz-Dupont, Tibor Yost
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