Die Fledermaus (1972)
Witty, fun, intoxicating film of Johann Strauss II's popular operetta, based on a stage production from Vienna State Opera; this is a showcase for the entire cast, but most especially Eberhard Wächter as the insufferably boorish Gabriel Eisenstein, and Gundula Janowitz as his long-suffering wife. Open the champagne, have yourself some torte, and enjoy this delectable comedy from Vienna.
Director: Otto Schenk
Genre: Music, Comedy
Runtime: 138 min
Release Date: December 31, 1972
Cast
- Eberhard Wächter - Gabriel von Eisenstein
- Renate Holm - Adele
- Gundula Janowitz - Rosalinde
- Erich Kunz - Frank
- Wolfgang Windgassen - Prinz Orlofsky
- Waldemar Kmentt - Alfred
- Heinz Holecek - Dr. Falke
- Erich Kuchar - Dr. Blind
- Otto Schenk - Frosch
- Karl Böhm - Self - Conductor
Screenplay
Music: Johann Strauss
Production: Vienna State Opera, Deutsche Grammophon
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
infidelity, champagne, operetta, strauss
More Films by Director: Otto Schenk
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Die Fledermaus about?
- Witty, fun, intoxicating film of Johann Strauss II's popular operetta, based on a stage production from Vienna State Opera; this is a showcase for the entire cast, but most especially Eberhard Wächter as the insufferably boorish Gabriel Eisenstein, and Gundula Janowitz as his long-suffering wife. Open the champagne, have yourself some torte, and enjoy this delectable comedy from Vienna.
- Who directed Die Fledermaus?
- Die Fledermaus was directed by Otto Schenk.
- Who stars in Die Fledermaus?
- Die Fledermaus stars Eberhard Wächter, Renate Holm, Gundula Janowitz, Erich Kunz, Wolfgang Windgassen, Waldemar Kmentt.
- How long is Die Fledermaus?
- Die Fledermaus has a runtime of 2h 18m (138 minutes).
- What genre is Die Fledermaus?
- Die Fledermaus is a Music, Comedy film.
- Where was Die Fledermaus produced?
- Die Fledermaus was produced in Austria.