The Inventor
Overview
Cast & Crew
Production House
The Plot
In this interesting World War I drama, Bruno Ganz gives a compelling performance as Jakob, an obsessive inventor who lives in a Swiss village. He receives unconditional support from his friend Otti (Walo Luond), but that is about all; the other villagers do not tolerate Jakob's eccentricities very well, and regard him as a crackpot. He perserveres in spite of this obstacle and finally invents a viable carriage that does not run on wheels but on a tread. Unfortunately for Jakob, the military have already come up with the same invention: the tank. The discovery finally breaks him, and he is quickly shuttled off to an asylum.
Run Time
1h 37m
Original Title
Der Erfinder
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Country
Switzerland, Germany
Language
German
Official Release Date
October 25, 1980
Available ViaTheatrical Release
Creators & Producers
Top Billed Cast
Bruno Ganz
Walo Lüönd
Erwin Kohlund
Margrit Rainer
Michael Gempart
Mathias Gnädinger