The Heir (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film
Released in 1943, The Heir is a drama film directed by Hans Deppe, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A few days before the planned wedding of the chief inheritor von Halleborg, he experiences a terrible blow: his beloved bride Julia has a riding accident and dies of her injuries. Von Halleborg becomes a broken man and chooses not to waste another moment thinking of love -- his heart belongs to Julia ... forever. In doing so, von Halleborg runs the risk of losing his entire estate, for the conditions of inheritance make all to clear that if he does not marry by his 45th birthday, the estate is to be turned over to someone else. Von Halleborg had already made peace with this fact until he discovers that the future lord of the manor will be his nephew Oskar, a selfish and ruthless scoundrel, concerned only with money.
Who’s in it. The Heir stars Willy Birgel as Bernhard von Halleborg, Viktoria von Ballasko as Amelie von Linden, Anneliese Uhlig as Julia Dahl and Harry Liedtke as Dr. Stempel, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Heir page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Heir tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Heir (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Heir change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Heir?
- The Heir stars Willy Birgel, Viktoria von Ballasko, Anneliese Uhlig, Harry Liedtke and Hedwig Wangel.