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Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? (1969): cast, story & where to watch

1969 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1969, Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? is a drama film directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg, running about 114 minutes.

What it’s about. A Teutonic lecher on vacation has a wager with some local peasants that he can't make a walking circle from sunrise to sunset to secure some coveted land. The middle-aged businessman embarks on his journey only to be slowed down by the beautiful reporter Scarabea. With thoughts of drunkenness and sex on his warped mind, the man tries to circumnavigate the parcel of property. The story is a retelling of an ancient folk tale told by Tolstoy where the initial victim bets his soul to Satan against the land he desires.

Who’s in it. Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? stars Walter Buschhoff as G. W. Bach, Nicoletta Machiavelli as Scarabea, Franz von Treuberg and Karsten Peters, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? 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 Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? page.

If you liked it. Fans of Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? (1969)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? worth watching?
Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need??
Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? stars Walter Buschhoff, Nicoletta Machiavelli, Franz von Treuberg, Karsten Peters and Norma Jordan.
When was Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? released?
Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.