Unterm Birnbaum (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1973, Unterm Birnbaum is a drama and crime film directed by Ralf Kirsten, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Abel Hradscheck, the owner of an inn in the Oderbruch country, faces financial ruin. For this state of affairs, Ursula, his wife and former actress, is by no means free of blame. She is a "newcomer" to the area and even after eleven years in the area, still a "stranger". A Cracow company announces that a money-collector is on his way to the innkeeper. Mr. Szulski arrives and the debts are settled - with money supposedly stemming from an inheritance. The next day, Szulski departs but according to the maid and the stable-boy, behaves in a very strange manner. Soon afterwards, his carriage is discovered in the Oder River, but there is no trace of the drowned man. Hradscheck's neighbor starts casting suspicion on the innkeeper. The Counselor of Justice, who heads the investigations has the spot under the pear tree dug out. A dead body is exhumed...
Who’s in it. Unterm Birnbaum stars Angelica Domröse as Ursula Hradschek, Regis Philbin, Erik S. Klein as Abel Hradschek and Agnes Kraus as Mutter Jeschken, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Unterm Birnbaum has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unterm Birnbaum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unterm Birnbaum tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unterm Birnbaum (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Unterm Birnbaum change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Unterm Birnbaum worth watching?
- Unterm Birnbaum holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Unterm Birnbaum?
- Unterm Birnbaum stars Angelica Domröse, Regis Philbin, Erik S. Klein, Agnes Kraus and Norbert Christian.