Overview

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.

Cast

Emil Jannings, Friedrich Kayssler, Max Gülstorff, Lina Carstens, Angela Salloker, Bruno Hübner, Paul Dahlke, Elisabeth Flickenschildt

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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.

When was "The Broken Jug" released?

The Broken Jug was released in 1937.

Who stars in "The Broken Jug"?

The cast includes Emil Jannings, Friedrich Kayssler, Max Gülstorff, Lina Carstens.

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