The Burgomeister (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1935, The Burgomeister is a drama and horror film directed by Harry Southwell, running about 56 minutes.
What it’s about. A burgomeister and family man is haunted by a crime he committed 15 years before: robbing a wealthy Jewish Polish seed merchant to pay off his mortgage debt.
Who’s in it. The Burgomeister stars Harry Southwell as Mathias, Muriel Meredith as Catherine, Janet Johnson as Annette and Ross Vernon as Christian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Burgomeister sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Burgomeister page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Burgomeister tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Burgomeister (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Burgomeister change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Burgomeister worth watching?
- The Burgomeister holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Burgomeister?
- The Burgomeister stars Harry Southwell, Muriel Meredith, Janet Johnson, Ross Vernon and Stan Tolhurst.
- When was The Burgomeister released?
- The Burgomeister was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.