A horse trader from Berlin, once a farmer in Southwest Africa, manages to drive his children out of the house and anger his wife. After serious complications with his heart, which he tried to hide at first, he realizes how much he needs the love and support of his family. The oldest son returns from Argentina and proves his abilities.
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Cast
42 people
Otto Wernicke
Georg von Schulte, Pferdezüchter
Known for
M
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
Werner Fuetterer
Konrad von Schulte
Known for
Faust
Eberhard Keindorff
Peter Paul Brauer
Alf Teichs
Max Gülstorff
Ludwig Goerner
Known for
The Punch Bowl
Erich Kästner
Walter Tost
Jeanette Bethge
Emma
Also in
The Girl from the Marsh Croft
Wenn die Sonne wieder scheint
Wolf Neumeister
Karin Himboldt
Helene von Schulte
Known for
The Punch Bowl
Maria Litto
Lisbeth
Also in
Die Blume von Hawaii
Tournee
Peter Paul Brauer Director
First release November 27, 1942 · Produced in Germany · Original title Der Seniorchef
Production
Terra-Filmkunst
Production
Germany
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Languages
Original title
Der Seniorchef
Original language
German
Spoken on screen
German
Release dates
Germany · November 27, 1942
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
XC
June 25, 1943 · Theatrical
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