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Jew Süss
A historical satire critical of the rising tide of Anti-Semitism in Germany. Based on the novel by Lionel Feuchtwanger, Jew Süss is the story of life in the 18th century Jewish ghetto of Württemberg. Süss (Veidt) works himself out of the ghetto and into a position of power himself with the help of an evil Duke.
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Jew Süss
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 13, 1934
Runtime
1h 45m
Genres
Drama, History, Romance
User Score
50%
Original Title
Jew Süss
Production Companies
Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Director
Lothar Mendes
Description
A historical satire critical of the rising tide of Anti-Semitism in Germany. Based on the novel by Lionel Feuchtwanger, Jew Süss is the story of life in the 18th century Jewish ghetto of Württemberg. Süss (Veidt) works himself out of the ghetto and into a position of power himself with the help of an evil Duke.