Daniel Druskat (1976): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1976, Daniel Druskat is a drama, family and history film directed by Lothar Bellag, running about 430 minutes.

What it’s about. The five-part feature, based on the novel by Helmut Sakowski, focuses on the friendly but also rival relationship between Druskat and the self-righteous Max Stephan, an old pal with different attitudes towards life and socialism . Druskat came to Mecklenburg as a refugee after World War II, became an integral part of the community, but also repeatedly caused a stir. Since the death of his wife he lives only with his daughter Anja, although there were enough women who wanted to be with him. Now he´s chairman of the LPG, the "volutary" federation for agriculture and animal husbandry. One evening, two men from the public prosecutor's office come to pick him up. He seems prepared, but Anja doesn't know why. Her first way leads her to Max Stephan, LPG chairman in the neighboring village. She happened to be there during the last argument between them, Max threatened to literally destroy Daniel. Did he carry out this threat? In conversations with the villagers, she gradually learns the truth.

Who’s in it. Daniel Druskat stars Hilmar Thate as Daniel Druskat, Angelica Domröse as Irene Druskat, Manfred Krug as Max Stephan and Ursula Karusseit as Hilde Stephan, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daniel Druskat page.

If you liked it. Fans of Daniel Druskat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.