Fünfzig Stufen zur Gerechtigkeit (1962): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1962, Fünfzig Stufen zur Gerechtigkeit is a drama film directed by Anselmo Duarte, running about 98 minutes.

What it’s about. Zé is a very poor man whose most prized possession is his donkey. When his donkey falls terminally ill, Zé makes a promise to Saint Bárbara: If his donkey recovers, he will carry a cross - like Jesus - all the way from his city to Saint Bárbara's church, in the state capital. Upon the recover of his donkey, Zé leaves on his journey. He makes it to the church, but the priest refuses to accept the cross once he discovers the context of Zé's promise.

Who’s in it. Fünfzig Stufen zur Gerechtigkeit stars Leonardo Villar as Zé do Burro / Donkey Jack, Glória Menezes as Rosa, Dionísio Azevedo as Olavo, the priest and Geraldo del Rey as Bonitão / Handsome, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Fünfzig Stufen zur Gerechtigkeit sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fünfzig Stufen zur Gerechtigkeit page.

If you liked it. Fans of Fünfzig Stufen zur Gerechtigkeit tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.