
De grotzepuur
1975-01-01 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 8.0
Old Grotzenbauer runs an industrial livestock and chicken farm on his property. His son and wife are shocked by the animal cruelty that comes with profit-maximized animal husbandry. Grotzenbauer himself becomes increasingly dependent on an unscrupulous feed supplier. And then the ventilation system in the barn breaks down...
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- Mark M. Rissi
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- Switzerland
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Walo LüöndSchaeggel der Knecht
Schaggi StreuliJakob de Grotzepuur
Valerie SteinmannJakobs Frau
Jörg SchneiderDer Wirt
Ines TorelliDie KellnerinTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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