Der Schinderhannes

Der Schinderhannes is a 1958 film directed by Helmut Käutner, starring Curd Jürgens and Maria Schell. It was also known as Duel in the Forest. The story depicts the life of the 18th century outlaw Schinderhannes. It is based on a 1927 play Schinderhannes by Carl Zuckmayer.

Der Schinderhannes
Directed by	Helmut Käutner
Written by	Carl Zuckmayer (play) George Hurdalek
Starring	Curd Jürgens Maria Schell
Distributed by	Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date	1958 (1958)
Country	West Germany
Language	German
Budget	$63,000[1]
Box office	$175,000[1]

Reception

According to MGM records the film earned $175,000, making a loss to the studio of $49,000.^[1]

See also

• The Prince of Rogues (1928)