Ein Volksfeind (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1937, Ein Volksfeind is a drama film directed by Hans Steinhoff, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Before the First World War, Dr. Hans Stockmann had a practice in a small town. His powerhungry brother is the mayor of Bad Trimburg, which has developed into a respectable resort. Dr. Stockmann is called in to become the town’s chief physician. He considers the sanitary conditions to be intolerable and insists on a clean-up. His ambitious brother and all those who, till now, have profited well from the corner cutting, are, of course, against that for financial reasons. The doctor is condemned from all sides and the conflict escalates.
Who’s in it. Ein Volksfeind stars Heinrich George as Dr. Hans Stockmann, Herbert Hübner as Bürgermeister Stockmann, Franziska Kinz as Johanna Stockmann and Carsta Löck as Lehrerin Petra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Ein Volksfeind has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ein Volksfeind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ein Volksfeind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ein Volksfeind (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ein Volksfeind change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ein Volksfeind worth watching?
- Ein Volksfeind holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ein Volksfeind?
- Ein Volksfeind stars Heinrich George, Herbert Hübner, Franziska Kinz, Carsta Löck and Hans Richter.
- When was Ein Volksfeind released?
- Ein Volksfeind was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.