Die Ortliebschen Frauen

A pessimistic drama about a family struggling to survive after the death of their father. Left behind are the simple-minded mother, the strong-willed daughter Josefine, another sister and a mentally retarded brother. Josefine takes over the reins and looks after the family. She turns her sister into a maid and forces her brother to live in the cellar.

Cast

Edith Heerdegen

Mutter Helene Ortlieb

Libgart Schwarz

Josefine Ortlieb

E

Elisabeth Stepanek

Anna Ortlieb

Leslie Malton

Enzi Fuchs

Klaus Pohl

S

Sonja Karzau