Raffl (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film
Released in 1985, Raffl is a drama film directed by Christian Berger, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. On February 20th, 1810, French and Bavarian forces killed the Tyrolean rebel leader Andreas Hofer in Mantua, at that time a part of Austria. Hofer had led the Tyroleans in their fight for independence from Bavaria and was betrayed by an insignificant farmer, the betrayal and its effect on the farmer is the subject of this historically-based drama. Director Christian Berger has shot the story emphasizing visual poetics, as well as close-ups to reveal the nuances of subtle emotions as they play across the human face. Whatever the farmer Raffl's motivation -- he is clearly an underdog, overworked, with his labor unrecognized -- he receives no expected reward for his betrayal of Hofer's hiding place, and he has to quickly leave for the city to escape his fellow villagers' wrath. Once in the city and working hard in a factory, Raffl must come to grips with the fact that his identity has changed, and he may have betrayed himself as well as Hofer.
Who’s in it. Raffl stars Lois Weinberger as Franz Raffl, Dietmar Schönherr as Pfarrer, Barbara Weber as Raffls Frau and Barbara Viertl as Raffls Ziehtochter, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Raffl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Raffl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Raffl (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Raffl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Raffl?
- Raffl stars Lois Weinberger, Dietmar Schönherr, Barbara Weber, Barbara Viertl and Dietmar Mössmer.
- When was Raffl released?
- Raffl was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.