The Angler (1907): cast, story & where to watch
1907 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1907, The Angler is a comedy film directed by Johann Schwarzer, running about 3 minutes.
What it’s about. A middle-aged woman in rural dress and a young woman in a smarter dress are picking up herbs in a forest. The workload and the sunny day call for a halt for refreshment. The young girl disrobes, and enters the nearby river in the nude, followed by the mature woman who simply fathers her long skirts up to her waist, revealing her naked thighs and white-slip covered buttocks. The camera follows them to the right, capturing the water movement, and their splashing about. (A white sunflower stands alone in the midst of the water creeks - hinting at the Production company's logo, an 8-pointed star.) A fisherman arrives and starts throwing his hook at the fish, with no results; so, he moves to the right, and throws the hook again, this time capturing the heavy mature woman who comes from behind the curtain of willows, complaining of pain in the lower of her back. A policeman in city uniform and white casket appears, to expel both the fisherman and the woman from the place.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Angler has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Angler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Angler tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Angler (1907)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Angler change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Angler worth watching?
- The Angler holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Angler released?
- The Angler was released in 1907, with a runtime of about 3 minutes.