The Flying Dutchman (1964)
In order to escape her narrow and restrictive life, Senta, the daughter of a rich shipowner, seeks refuge in her fantasies and dreams. In this realm of imagination, a bold and restless sea captain appears to her—the Flying Dutchman—who is cursed to wander the seas forever. In her obsessive dreams, Senta frees this man through her love for him.
Director: Joachim Herz
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: December 25, 1964
Cast
- Anna Prucnal - Senta
- Fred Düren - Der Holländer
- Gerd Ehlers - Daland
- Mathilde Danegger - Mary
- Herbert Graedtke - Erik
- Hans-Peter Reinecke - Steuermann
- Horst Kube - Holländer-Matrose
- Albert Zahn - Holländer-Matrose
- Fredy Barten - Holländer-Matrose
- Friedrich Teitge
Screenplay
- Richard Wagner (Original Story)
- Joachim Herz
- Harald Horn
Music: Richard Wagner
Editing: Ilse Peters
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Flying Dutchman about?
- In order to escape her narrow and restrictive life, Senta, the daughter of a rich shipowner, seeks refuge in her fantasies and dreams. In this realm of imagination, a bold and restless sea captain appears to her—the Flying Dutchman—who is cursed to wander the seas forever. In her obsessive dreams, Senta frees this man through her love for him.
- Who directed The Flying Dutchman?
- The Flying Dutchman was directed by Joachim Herz.
- Who stars in The Flying Dutchman?
- The Flying Dutchman stars Anna Prucnal, Fred Düren, Gerd Ehlers, Mathilde Danegger, Herbert Graedtke, Hans-Peter Reinecke.
- How long is The Flying Dutchman?
- The Flying Dutchman has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The Flying Dutchman?
- The Flying Dutchman is a Music, Drama film.
- Where was The Flying Dutchman produced?
- The Flying Dutchman was produced in East Germany, Germany.