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The Broken Jug (1937)

Movie ★ 7.2 86 min

Comedy

Today is a fateful day for village judge Adam. Who broke Widow Kull’s jug fleeing head over heels after his nightly visit to her daughter? As the trial unfolds, it becomes clear to everyone that the judge himself is the culprit. Judge Adam twists and turns, invents countless explanations, and piles up the most absurd lies. But he is conducting a trial against himself—one he cannot win.

Gustav Ucicky Director Emil Jannings Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 19, 1937
Runtime
86 min
IMDb
tt0029817
Country
Language
Studio
Tobis-Magna-Filmproduktion

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Cast

Emil Jannings Emil Jannings Adam Friedrich Kayssler Friedrich Kayssler Walter Max Gülstorff Max Gülstorff Licht Lina Carstens Lina Carstens Marthe Rull Angela Salloker Angela Salloker Eva Rull Bruno Hübner Bruno Hübner Veit Tümpel Paul Dahlke Paul Dahlke Ruprecht Tümpel Elisabeth Flickenschildt Elisabeth Flickenschildt Frau Brigitte Walter Werner Walter Werner Bedienter Erich Dunskus Erich Dunskus Büttel Gisela von Collande Gisela von Collande Grethe, Magd Lotte Rausch Lotte Rausch Liese, Magd Käthe Kamossa Dorfbewohnerin

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Broken Jug about?
Today is a fateful day for village judge Adam. Who broke Widow Kull’s jug fleeing head over heels after his nightly visit to her daughter? As the trial unfolds, it becomes clear to everyone that the judge himself is the culprit. Judge Adam twists and turns, invents countless explanations, and piles up the most absurd lies. But he is conducting a trial against himself—one he cannot win.
Who directed The Broken Jug?
The Broken Jug was directed by Gustav Ucicky, Emil Jannings.
Who stars in The Broken Jug?
The Broken Jug stars Emil Jannings, Friedrich Kayssler, Max Gülstorff, Lina Carstens.
When was The Broken Jug released?
The Broken Jug is a 1937 comedy film.
Where can I watch The Broken Jug?
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