The Perjured Farmer (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2012, The Perjured Farmer is a drama film directed by Joseph Vilsmaier, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. The wealthy farmer Karl Bruckner and his fiancée Anna are about to marry when Karl is killed in a car accident. While a world collapses for Anna, Charles' stepbrother Franz takes the opportunity to take possession of the family-owned farm. He lets Charles's will, in which Anna had been considered, disappear and swears a perjury that there was never a probate document. Anna is chased from the yard and leaves the village with her little daughter. Years later, she returns to finally bring the truth to light. Ludwig Anzengruber's famous folk piece as a gripping ...
Who’s in it. The Perjured Farmer stars Miguel Herz-Kestranek as Karl Bruckner, Günther Maria Halmer as Franz Bruckner, Suzanne von Borsody as Anna Sobek and Heikko Deutschmann as Josef Puganig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Perjured Farmer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Perjured Farmer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Perjured Farmer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Perjured Farmer (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Perjured Farmer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Perjured Farmer worth watching?
- The Perjured Farmer holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Perjured Farmer?
- The Perjured Farmer stars Miguel Herz-Kestranek, Günther Maria Halmer, Suzanne von Borsody, Heikko Deutschmann and Josefina Vilsmaier.
- When was The Perjured Farmer released?
- The Perjured Farmer was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.