Die Schönste (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1957, Die Schönste is a drama film directed by Walter Beck, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. 13-year old Thomas Berndorf, the son of the rich business man Alexander Berndorf, becomes friends with Hannes Wille, whose father works as foreman. They get to know each because Hannes sometimes is allowed to polish Berndorf′s Mercedes 300. They make a bet whose mother is the most beautiful. Hannes assumes that Mrs. Berndorf is only admired for her expensive jewellery. Thus, he suggests that Thomas should steal a collier from his mother. Out of solidarity, he also robs a golden brooch from his mother. At home at the Berndorfs, a severe crisis threatens Thomas′s parents′ "marriage of convenience", and financial hardships are following on the theft.
Who’s in it. Die Schönste stars Willy A. Kleinau as Alexander Berndorf, Ursula Burg as Yvonne Berndorf, Hilde Schreiber as Susanne and Hildegard Schreiber as Susanne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Die Schönste has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Schönste page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die Schönste tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Die Schönste (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Die Schönste change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Die Schönste worth watching?
- Die Schönste holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Die Schönste?
- Die Schönste stars Willy A. Kleinau, Ursula Burg, Hilde Schreiber, Hildegard Schreiber and Gerhard Bienert.
- When was Die Schönste released?
- Die Schönste was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.