Die Försterbuben

Die Försterbuben (1955) is a drama film directed by Robert A. Stemmle rated 7.5/10.

When seminarian Martin Rufmann arrives in St. Eustachen, idyllically located in the Carinthian mountains, the local choral society is celebrating a joyous festival. Martin is the youngest son of the widowed head forester Thomas Rufmann. Martin's older brother Friedolin has inherited his father's love of hunting and is one of the best hunters in the area. He is also engaged to the pretty innkeeper's daughter Helene Schwarzaug. At the feast, Friedolin and his cronies drink heavily to the black liquor of the charcoal burner Krauthaas. Friedolin and the townspeople Günther have a loud argument in front of everyone. When Günther is found murdered a short time later, suspicion immediately falls on Friedolin. To save his brother, Martin accuses himself of the crime. The two brothers are arrested. The real culprit soon turns himself in, but in the meantime Thomas Rufmann has disappeared without a trace.

Cast

Hermann Erhardt

Thomas Rufmann, Förster

Kurt Heintel

Friedolin, ältester Sohn

Erich Auer

Martin, zweiter Sohn

Eva Probst

Helene

Heinrich Gretler

Köhler

Herta Staal

Bianca

Paul Hörbiger

Michel Schwarzaug

Annie Rosar

Die alte Sali

Oskar Sima

Bürgermeister Gerald

Franziska Kinz

Mutter von Helene

Thomas Hörbiger

Kruspel

Louis Soldan

Günther Elstorff