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The Beaver Coat (1949)

Original title: Der Biberpelz

1949-10-21 · 1h 37m · DE
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Mother Wolffen, a washerwoman, is a woman of principle: A poor man must do what he must to get through life, only he mustn't get caught doing it. All sorts of crooked deals contribute to the improvement of the daily menu and the increase of household funds. When everyone is searching for pensioner Krueger's missing beaverskin coat, Mother Wolffen and her family are calmly enjoying fresh roast venison.

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Erich EngelDirectorRobert A. StemmleWriter

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Werner HinzWerner HinzFriedrich von WehrhahnKäthe HaackKäthe HaackRegine von WehrhahnFita BenkhoffFita BenkhoffAuguste WolffIngrid RentschIngrid RentschLeontine WolffFriedrich GnaßFriedrich GnaßJulius WolffEdith HanckeEdith HanckeAdelheid WolffPaul BildtPaul BildtWilhelm KrügerErwin GeschonneckErwin GeschonneckMotesEmmy BurgEmmy BurgFrau MotesWerner PetersWerner PetersEberhard SchulzBerta MonnardBerta MonnardHerbert WilkHerbert Wilk

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What is The Beaver Coat about?

Mother Wolffen, a washerwoman, is a woman of principle: A poor man must do what he must to get through life, only he mustn't get caught doing it. All sorts of crooked deals contribute to the improvement of the daily menu and the increase of household funds. When everyone is searching for pensioner Krueger's missing beaverskin coat, Mother Wolffen and her family are calmly enjoying fresh roast venison.

How long is The Beaver Coat?

The Beaver Coat has a runtime of 97 minutes.