Das Riesenrad (1961)
The story of a marriage over time, based on a play by Jan de Hartog. Maria Schell and O. W. Fischer play an aristocratic Austrian couple who meet during the imperial era and experience the first five decades of the 20th century together: temptations and transgressions, world wars, economic crisis, the death of their son in the war. They experience good times and bad times and always remain cheerful, just as the Ferris wheel in Vienna's Prater continues to turn.
Director: Géza von Radványi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: August 25, 1961
Cast
- Maria Schell - Elisabeth von Hill
- O.W. Fischer - Rudolf von Hill
- Adrienne Gessner - Adele von Hill
- Rudolf Forster - Hofrat von Hill
- Doris Kirchner - Gusti Gräfin Wallburg
- Gregor von Rezzori - Graf Wallburg
- Gusti Wolf - Gisela von Hill
- Alexander Trojan - Walter von Hill
- Anita Gutwell - Rita
- Frances Martin - Hansi
Screenplay
- Jan de Hartog (Story)
- Ladislas Fodor
Music: Hans-Martin Majewski
Cinematography: Friedl Behn-Grund
Editing: Jutta Hering
Production: Les Films Fernand Rivers, CCC Filmkunst
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Géza von Radványi
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Das Riesenrad about?
- The story of a marriage over time, based on a play by Jan de Hartog. Maria Schell and O. W. Fischer play an aristocratic Austrian couple who meet during the imperial era and experience the first five decades of the 20th century together: temptations and transgressions, world wars, economic crisis, the death of their son in the war. They experience good times and bad times and always remain cheerful, just as the Ferris wheel in Vienna's Prater continues to turn.
- Who directed Das Riesenrad?
- Das Riesenrad was directed by Géza von Radványi.
- Who stars in Das Riesenrad?
- Das Riesenrad stars Maria Schell, O.W. Fischer, Adrienne Gessner, Rudolf Forster, Doris Kirchner, Gregor von Rezzori.
- How long is Das Riesenrad?
- Das Riesenrad has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Das Riesenrad?
- Das Riesenrad is a Drama film.
- Where was Das Riesenrad produced?
- Das Riesenrad was produced in Germany.