The Heath Is Green (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1951, The Heath Is Green is a drama film directed by Hans Deppe, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. After the end of World War II Lüder Lüdersen, the former owner of a feudal estate in the East, and his daughter Helga arrive as refugees in the Lüneburg Heath. While living a seemingly happy life on the estate of his cousin, Lüdersen hides a dark secret: he is a poacher.
Who’s in it. The Heath Is Green stars Sonja Ziemann as Helga, Rudolf Prack as Walter Rainer - Förster, Maria Holst as Nora von Burkwitz and Willy Fritsch as Amtsrichter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Heath Is Green 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 Heath Is Green page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Heath Is Green tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Heath Is Green (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Heath Is Green change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Heath Is Green worth watching?
- The Heath Is Green holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Heath Is Green?
- The Heath Is Green stars Sonja Ziemann, Rudolf Prack, Maria Holst, Willy Fritsch and Hans Stüwe.
- When was The Heath Is Green released?
- The Heath Is Green was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.