Zechmeister (1981): reparto, argumento y streaming
1981 · Película · ★ 5

Released in 1981, Zechmeister is a drama and documental film directed by Elfi Mikesch, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. The authentic story of Maria Zechmeister who lived in an Upper Austrian village and was convicted of the murder of her husband. There was no evidence and no confession. Only rumors. Maria and the witnesses re-enact the trial before the camera. They tell about the marriage, the time the husband was a prisoner of war and his return from captivity. If he really had been poisoned or if she was a victim of injustice remains open. Maria Zechmeister was pardoned after serving 17 years in prison and lives in an isolated house at the outskirts of the village.
Who’s in it. Zechmeister stars Maria Zechmeister as herself, Rosa Renetzeder-Zeichmeister as herself, Herbert Adamec as defense cousel and Asher Menselssohn as district attorney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Zechmeister has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zechmeister page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zechmeister tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.
Preguntas frecuentes
- Where can I watch Zechmeister (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Zechmeister change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Zechmeister worth watching?
- Zechmeister holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documental. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zechmeister?
- Zechmeister stars Maria Zechmeister, Rosa Renetzeder-Zeichmeister, Herbert Adamec, Asher Menselssohn and Claudia Schneider.
- When was Zechmeister released?
- Zechmeister was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.