The Inheritors (1998)

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In an Austrian farming village during the '30s, narrator Severin (Lars Rudolph) watches an old woman, Rosalind (Elisabeth Orth) visit the bed of sleeping farmhand Lukas (Simon Schwarz). Rosalind is accused when the owner of the farm is found dead. Local farmers believe his land will be divided among them, since he had no heirs, but his will states that both farm and livestock are left to his peasant workers. When the seven peasants decide not to sell, they join the ranks of the landed gentry.

R, 1 hr. 33 min.

Art House & International, Drama

Directed By: Stefan Ruzowitzky

In Theaters: Oct 9, 1998 Wide

On DVD: Oct 19, 1999

Stratosphere Entertainment

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Simon Schwarz
Lukas
Sophie Rois
Emmy
Lars Rudolph
Severin
Julia Gschnitzer
Old Nane
Ulrich Wildgruber
Danninger
Elisabeth Orth
Rosalind
Tilo Pr�ckner
Grossknecht
Susanne Silverio
Lisbeth
Kirsten Schwab
Liesl

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Inspiring and surprisingly poignant.

November 28, 2009 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com

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Michael Dequina

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A rowdy, bawdy, and clever morality tale about the elixir of freedom and the eternal clash between the haves and the have-nots.

March 4, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

The characters lack much depth or complexity. Looking at their clothes is sufficient information to predict their behavior

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Internet Reviews

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Steve Rhodes

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I found this movie by accident on cable tonight. It was in German with subs, but still very entertaining. No fancy cinematography, no digital imaging, not really much of a soundtrack. Still a very powerful story. Looking at the IMDB, most of the actors in the movie are German and have yet to be in any American

August 15, 2008