The Ideal Woman

7.0 (1 votes)• 1959• 104m•Released

Storyline & Plot Summary

A woman as mayor is quite unusual in Germany in the 1950s, but Dr. Fanny Becker is a lawyer with experience in local politics, which is why she gets elected mayor of Rosenburg.

Production Details

Languages: German

Director: Josef von Báky

Starring Cast: Ruth Leuwerik, Martin Benrath, Boy Gobert, Agnes Windeck, Heinrich Gretler, Lukas Ammann

Cast

Ruth Leuwerik

Fanny Becker

Martin Benrath

Axel Jungk

Boy Gobert

Jaroslaw Martini

Agnes Windeck

Frau Jungk

Heinrich Gretler

Stadtrat Niggelmann

Lukas Ammann

Butler bei Martini

Friedrich Domin

Justizrat Becker, Fannys Vater

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.