England had Robin Hood .France had Fanfan La Tulipe.And Germany found a hero like theirs:Schinderhannes ,the big-hearted thief ,fights against the rich owners who collaborate with the occupying army,Napoleon the First's :in 1802 he 's still "Premier Consul" .
Like Robin,Schinderhannes steals from the rich and gives to the poor..But unlike Robin,he will not marry Lady Marian (Julie in this movie),although,in some respects ,the final scene can be considered some kind of happy end .Cürd Jürgens and Maria Schell are reliable actors,but you'd better choose "die Ratten" instead if you want to appreciate their talent.
The French Catholic Office of Cinema did not appreciate the role of the clergy ,who is part of the oppressors.
Like Robin,Schinderhannes steals from the rich and gives to the poor..But unlike Robin,he will not marry Lady Marian (Julie in this movie),although,in some respects ,the final scene can be considered some kind of happy end .Cürd Jürgens and Maria Schell are reliable actors,but you'd better choose "die Ratten" instead if you want to appreciate their talent.
The French Catholic Office of Cinema did not appreciate the role of the clergy ,who is part of the oppressors.