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2018•109 min•Drama, History

The Tobacconist

Is The Tobacconist a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Tobacconist worth watching? With a rating of 6.4/10, this Drama, History film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Tobacconist Synopsis

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.

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Top Cast

Simon Morzé
Simon MorzéFranz Huchel
Bruno Ganz
Bruno GanzSigmund Freud
Johannes Krisch
Johannes KrischOtto Trsnjek
Emma Nova
Emma NovaAnezka
Karoline Eichhorn
Karoline EichhornAnna Freud
Regina Fritsch
Regina FritschMargarete Huchel
Elfriede Irrall
Elfriede IrrallMartha Freud
Michael Fitz
Michael Fitz'Red Egon'
Rainer Wöss
Rainer WössMr. Rosshuber
Sabine Herget
Sabine HergetMrs. Rosshuber

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Is The Tobacconist worth watching?

The Tobacconist has received mixed reviews with a 6.4/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, History movies.

Is The Tobacconist hit or flop?

The Tobacconist has received average ratings (6.4/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Tobacconist?

The Tobacconist is a Drama, History movie that 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 ...

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