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The Mortal Fortune

The Mortal Fortune

Based on a story by Boris Vian "Les Poissons Morts"

19896.01h 23m

Overview

On the basis of the hardy perennial "boss-assistant" relation, "The Mortal Fortune" depicts the passion of worldly existence. The anonymous hero of the story, to which the spectator is introduced, attempts at freeing himself from his enslaved life. He finally has to realize the transience of the creature man and whithdraws from the constraints of worldly existence.

Directed by Michael Synek
Written by Boris Vian, Michael Synek
Produced by Florentina Welley, Michael Synek
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Top Cast

Erwin Leder

Erwin Leder

Assistent

J

Johannes Weidinger

Boss

G

Gerhard Swoboda

Controllor

L

Lisa Luginbühl

Peppergirl

M

Martin Schellnast

"Living something"

J

Joe Berger

Subway Driver

Christoph Waltz

Christoph Waltz

Guy on Train (uncredited)

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About The Mortal Fortune

The Mortal Fortune is a drama, fantasy, mystery film released in 1989. Directed by Michael Synek, it stars Erwin Leder, Johannes Weidinger, Gerhard Swoboda. On the basis of the hardy perennial "boss-assistant" relation, "The Mortal Fortune" depicts the passion of worldly existence. The anonymous hero of the story, to which the spectator is introduced, attempts at freeing himself from his enslaved life. He finally has to realize the transience of the creature man and whithdraws from the constraints of worldly existence.

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