Das Geheimnis vom Bergsee (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film
Released in 1952, Das Geheimnis vom Bergsee is a drama film directed by Jean Dréville, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Pietro Ponz lives a happy life in the mountains on the Swiss-Italian border with his mother Lamberta. No one but his mother knows that Pietro is a girl, a deception that Lamberta was forced into by a series of tragedies almost twenty years previously. Not long after her husband Joseph Ponz died, Lamberta also lost her fragile infant son, Pietro. Whilst mourning this double loss, she began an affair with Bolzano, a notorious smuggler. After Bolzano was killed by the customs men, Lamberta gave birth to his child, a little girl that she decided to pass off as her son Pietro, in the hope of securing an inheritance from her husband's wealthy parents. Now that Pietro is fast coming of age, his tutor and grandmother are adamant that he should be sent to a religious school. Pietro escapes from the school and joins a gang of smugglers...
Who’s in it. Das Geheimnis vom Bergsee stars Harriet Geßner as Angelina, Lil Dagover as Lamberta, Fredy Scheim as Bürgermeister and Michel Simon as Bürgermeister, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Das Geheimnis vom Bergsee page.
If you liked it. Fans of Das Geheimnis vom Bergsee tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Das Geheimnis vom Bergsee (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Das Geheimnis vom Bergsee change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Das Geheimnis vom Bergsee?
- Das Geheimnis vom Bergsee stars Harriet Geßner, Lil Dagover, Fredy Scheim, Michel Simon and Marcelle Géniat.
- When was Das Geheimnis vom Bergsee released?
- Das Geheimnis vom Bergsee was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.