Der Kutscher (1961): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1961 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1961, Der Kutscher is a drama and krieg film directed by Kang Dae-jin, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A man tries to raise his two sons and two daughters under some of the most adverse conditions known to man. The father operates a horse-drawn cart, but in a city that is modernizing after the destruction of the Korean War, automobiles are making carts obsolete. The children are experiencing difficulties as well. The eldest son has flunked the bar exam twice and is not hopeful of passing it a third time to become a lawyer. The eldest daughter is mute and married to an abusive husband. The younger daughter tries to pose as a rich university student to move up in life. The youngest son has a penchant for petty theft.
Who’s in it. Der Kutscher stars Kim Seung-ho as Ha Chun-sam, Shin Young-kyun as Eldest son, Mi-ryeong Jo as Ok-rye (Eldest daughter) and Hwang Hae as Kim Chang-soo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Der Kutscher has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Kutscher page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Kutscher tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Der Kutscher (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Kutscher change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Der Kutscher worth watching?
- Der Kutscher holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krieg. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der Kutscher?
- Der Kutscher stars Kim Seung-ho, Shin Young-kyun, Mi-ryeong Jo, Hwang Hae and Hwang Jung-seun.
- When was Der Kutscher released?
- Der Kutscher was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.