The Drinker (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1995, The Drinker is a drama film directed by Tom Toelle, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Hans Fallada tells in his published after the war novel "The drinker" the story of the agricultural wholesaler Erwin Sommer, who flees from his narrow bourgeois relations under the burdens of the new times in the kingdom of the king alcohol, whose liberty and independence promises prove a lie - the only truth of the alcohol. On behalf of the WDR television play Ulrich Plenzdorf has adapted Fallada's 1944/45 novel for a film adaptation by Tom Toelle with Harald Juhnke in the main role of Erwin Sommer.
Who’s in it. The Drinker stars Harald Juhnke as Erwin Sommer, Jutta Wachowiak as Magda Sommer, Deborah Kaufmann as Elinor and Eberhard Esche as Dr. Mansfeld, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Drinker 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 Drinker page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Drinker tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Drinker (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Drinker change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Drinker worth watching?
- The Drinker holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Drinker?
- The Drinker stars Harald Juhnke, Jutta Wachowiak, Deborah Kaufmann, Eberhard Esche and Christian Grashof.
- When was The Drinker released?
- The Drinker was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.