Der Alpenkönig und der Menschenfeind

Der Alpenkönig und der Menschenfeind (1965)

Ever since Rappelkopf was once deceived by a con man, he has become the epitome of a suspicious, stubborn misanthrope and a family nuisance. His wife and daughter, as well as his servants, suffer from his bad moods, accusations, and insinuations. The kind, alpine mountain spirit Astragalus, the King of the Alps, wants to rescue the grumpy man from his constant discontent and misanthropy. He promises to remedy his situation and makes Rappelkopf an offer he cannot refuse: he is to become his alter ego, to slip into another, better form. In the guise of his brother-in-law, the tyrant is to visit his family to convince himself of their loyalty and love. The King of the Alps, in turn, wants to appear as Rappelkopf, the living mirror of the true family despot, in order to morally purify him through self-knowledge.

Director: Rudolf Steinboeck

Casts

	Attila Hörbiger as Rappelkof
	Paul Hörbiger as Astragalus
	Alma Seidler as Antonie
	Max Pfeiler as Alpano
	Hannes Schiel as Linarius
	Christl Erber as Malchen
	Karl Blühm as Sielberkern
	Heinz Ehrenfreund as August Dorn
	Lotte Ledl as Lieschen
	Hugo Gottschlich as Habakuk
	Tom Krinzinger as Sebastian
	Margarethe Dux as Sabine
	Walter Stummvoll as Christian
	Hella Ferstl as Martha
	Ulli Fessl as Salchen
	Trude Ackermann as Victorine
	Gertrude Helmer as Walpurga
	Lona Dubois as Emerintia

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