Jörg Ratgeb, Painter (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, Jörg Ratgeb, Painter is a drama and history film directed by Bernhard Stephan, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. On the eve of the German Peasants' Revolt, painter Joerg Ratgeb is occupied by a crisis of his own: finding a model for a Christ figure. He sets off on a journey to consult with his artistic role model, Albrecht Dürer. Although Ratgeb has always tried to stay out of the political conflict, his journey brings him face-to-face with peasant revolutionaries and the brutality and violence of their daily lives.
Who’s in it. Jörg Ratgeb, Painter stars Alois Švehlík as Jörg Ratgeb, Margrit Tenner as Barbara, Olgierd Łukaszewicz as Bischof and Günter Naumann as Joß Fritz, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jörg Ratgeb, Painter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jörg Ratgeb, Painter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch Jörg Ratgeb, Painter (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jörg Ratgeb, Painter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Jörg Ratgeb, Painter?
- Jörg Ratgeb, Painter stars Alois Švehlík, Margrit Tenner, Olgierd Łukaszewicz, Günter Naumann and Małgorzata Braunek.
- When was Jörg Ratgeb, Painter released?
- Jörg Ratgeb, Painter was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.