The Inventor (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1981, The Inventor is a comedy and drama film directed by Kurt Gloor.
What it’s about. In this interesting World War I drama, Bruno Ganz gives a compelling performance as Jakob, an obsessive inventor who lives in a Swiss village. He receives unconditional support from his friend Otti (Walo Luond), but that is about all; the other villagers do not tolerate Jakob's eccentricities very well, and regard him as a crackpot. He perserveres in spite of this obstacle and finally invents a viable carriage that does not run on wheels but on a tread. Unfortunately for Jakob, the military have already come up with the same invention: the tank. The discovery finally breaks him, and he is quickly shuttled off to an asylum.
Who’s in it. The Inventor stars Bruno Ganz as Jakob Nüssli, Walo Lüönd as Otti, Verena Peter as Martha Nüssli and Oliver Diggelmann as Seppli Nüssli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Inventor has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Inventor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Inventor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Inventor (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Inventor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Inventor worth watching?
- The Inventor holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Inventor?
- The Inventor stars Bruno Ganz, Walo Lüönd, Verena Peter, Oliver Diggelmann and Klaus Knuth.
- When was The Inventor released?
- The Inventor was released in 1981.