The Mortal Fortune (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1989, The Mortal Fortune is a fantasy, drama and mystery film directed by Michael Synek, running about 83 minutes. “Based on a story by Boris Vian "Les Poissons Morts"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the basis of the hardy perennial "boss-assistant" relation, "The Mortal Fortune" depicts the passion of worldly existence. The anonymous hero of the story, to which the spectator is introduced, attempts at freeing himself from his enslaved life. He finally has to realize the transience of the creature man and whithdraws from the constraints of worldly existence.
Who’s in it. The Mortal Fortune stars Erwin Leder as Assistent, Johannes Weidinger as Boss, Gerhard Swoboda as Controllor and Lisa Luginbühl as Peppergirl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Mortal Fortune has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mortal Fortune page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mortal Fortune tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mortal Fortune (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mortal Fortune change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mortal Fortune worth watching?
- The Mortal Fortune holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mortal Fortune?
- The Mortal Fortune stars Erwin Leder, Johannes Weidinger, Gerhard Swoboda, Lisa Luginbühl and Martin Schellnast.
- When was The Mortal Fortune released?
- The Mortal Fortune was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.