The Tobacconist
2018 | 109m | German
Popularity: 1 (history)
| Director: | Nikolaus Leytner |
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| Writer: | Robert Seethaler, Nikolaus Leytner, Klaus Richter |
| Staring: |
| Vienna, 1937, on the eve of the annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany. The young and inexperienced Franz Huchel begins to learn about both the joys and hardships of life by working as an apprentice to the mutilated war veteran Otto Trsnjek in a small tobacco shop, where he meets the famous psychiatrist Sigmund Freud, a regular customer, who will become a valuable friend in times of chaos and uncertainty. | |
| Release Date: | Oct 12, 2018 |
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| Director: | Nikolaus Leytner |
| Writer: | Robert Seethaler, Nikolaus Leytner, Klaus Richter |
| Genres: | Drama, History |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, jew persecution, sigmund freud, psychiatrist, vienna, austria, nazi occupation, political repression, 1930s, eve of world war ii |
| Production Companies | ARD Degeto, Epo-Film, ORF, Perathon Film-und Fernsehproduktions, Tobis Film, Glory Film |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $360,996
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 10, 2025 Entered: Apr 28, 2025 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Simon Morzé | Franz Huchel |
| Bruno Ganz | Sigmund Freud |
| Johannes Krisch | Otto Trsnjek |
| Emma Nova | Anezka |
| Karoline Eichhorn | Anna Freud |
| Regina Fritsch | Margarete Huchel |
| Elfriede Irrall | Martha Freud |
| Michael Fitz | 'Red Egon' |
| Rainer Wöss | Mr. Rosshuber |
| Sabine Herget | Mrs. Rosshuber |
| Gerti Drassl | Doctor's Wife |
| Gerhard Liebmann | Heinzi |
| Hermann Scheidleder | Fat Man |
| Robert Seethaler | Thin Man |
| Alexander E. Fennon | Gestapo Receptionist |
| Jasmin Barbara Mairhofer | Cabaret Waitress |
| Erni Mangold | Lady with Fur Hat |
| Carl Achleitner | Priest |
| Fritz Egger | Preininger |
| Gottfried Breitfuß | Engineer |
| Angelika Strahser | Mrs. Veithammer |
| Martin Thaler | Unpleasant Man |
| Rainer Doppler | Wilder Mann Host |
| Barbara Spitz | Mrs. Buccleton |
| Haymon Maria Buttinger | 'Lizard' |
| Thomas Mraz | Master of Ceremonies |
| Anton Algrang | Cafe Waiter |
| Victoria Nikolaevskaja | Young Czech Woman |
| Martin Oberhauser | Cafe Waiter |
| Lukas Lobis | Zum Goldenen Leopold Host |
| Erol Nowak | Gestapo Agent |
| Tobias Ofenbauer | Ferry Captain |
| Bruno Thost | Lawyer Kollerer |
| Roland Kuste | Policeman |
| Manuel Celeda | Postman |
| Klaus Haberl | Schaffner |
| Tom Hanslmaier | SS Officer |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Marco Zanoni | Colorist |
| Hermann Dunzendorfer | Director of Photography |
| Robert Seethaler | Novel |
| Matthias Weber | Original Music Composer |
| Caterina Czepek | Costume Designer |
| Tanja Erdmann | Art Direction |
| Max Vornehm | Sound Designer, Sound Recordist |
| Christina Rentenberger-Klinger | Script Supervisor |
| Verena Eichtinger | Makeup Artist |
| Florian Hirschmann | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Hans Wagner | Set Decoration |
| Irene Reiserer | Second Assistant Director |
| Sarah Gerg | Set Decoration |
| Nikolaus Leytner | Director, Screenplay |
| Klaus Richter | Screenplay |
| Bettina Mazakarini | Editor |
| Christoph Merkele | Sound Mixer |
| Sylvia Niehues | Makeup Artist |
| Bertram Reiter | Production Design |
| Sam Dopona | Makeup Artist |
| Armin Watznauer | Second Assistant Director |
| Thomas Leitner | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Uwe Zillner | Foley Artist |
| Nicole Schmied | Casting |
| Anton Maria Aigner | First Assistant Director |
| Herbert Kohlhammer | Gaffer |
| Petro Domenigg | Still Photographer |
| Aljoscha Hoffmann | Colorist |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Ralf Zimmermann | Producer |
| Birgit Rothörl | Co-Producer |
| Theodor Gringel | Co-Producer |
| Peter Eiff | Co-Producer |
| Dieter Pochlatko | Producer |
| Christine Strobl | Co-Producer |
| Timm Oberwelland | Co-Producer |
| Jakob Pochlatko | Producer |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 14 | 25 | 9 |
| 2024 | 5 | 16 | 20 | 12 |
| 2024 | 6 | 14 | 24 | 9 |
| 2024 | 7 | 15 | 36 | 8 |
| 2024 | 8 | 12 | 26 | 7 |
| 2024 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 4 |
| 2024 | 10 | 9 | 30 | 5 |
| 2024 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 5 |
| 2024 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 | 10 | 19 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 193 | 421 |