Scarabea: How Much Land Does a Man Need?_
A Teutonic lecher on vacation has a wager with some local peasants that he can't make a walking circle from sunrise to sunset to secure some coveted land. The middle-aged businessman embarks on his journey only to be slowed down by the beautiful reporter Scarabea. With thoughts of drunkenness and sex on his warped mind, the man tries to circumnavigate the parcel of property. The story is a retelling of an ancient folk tale told by Tolstoy where the initial victim bets his soul to Satan against the land he desires.
Starring
Walter Buschhoff, Nicoletta Machiavelli, Franz von Treuberg
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Scarabea: How Much Land Does a Man Need? was released 57 years ago in 1969.
Overview
A Teutonic lecher on vacation has a wager with some local peasants that he can't make a walking circle from sunrise to sunset to secure some coveted land. Th...
Scarabea: How Much Land Does a Man Need? is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 54m.
CAST (6)
Walter Buschhoff
G. W. Bach
Nicoletta Machiavelli
Scarabea
Franz von Treuberg
KP
Karsten Peters
Norma Jordan
CH
Chris Holenia
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What is Scarabea: How Much Land Does a Man Need? about?
A Teutonic lecher on vacation has a wager with some local peasants that he can't make a walking circle from sunrise to sunset to secure some coveted land. The middle-aged businessman embarks on his journey only to be slowed down by the beautiful reporter Scarabea. With thoughts of drunkenness and sex on his warped mind, the man tries to circumnavigate the parcel of property. The story is a retelling of an ancient folk tale told by Tolstoy where the initial victim bets his soul to Satan against the land he desires.
How long is Scarabea: How Much Land Does a Man Need??
Scarabea: How Much Land Does a Man Need? has a runtime of 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Who stars in Scarabea: How Much Land Does a Man Need??
The cast of Scarabea: How Much Land Does a Man Need? includes Walter Buschhoff, Nicoletta Machiavelli, Franz von Treuberg, Karsten Peters, Norma Jordan.
What is the rating of Scarabea: How Much Land Does a Man Need??
Scarabea: How Much Land Does a Man Need? has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama