The Golden Goose (1964)
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Klaus lives with his two brothers Kunz and Franz in a little village. Together, they ply their trade as cobblers in a small workshop. But the workload rests mainly on the shoulders of ill-treated Klaus. When Kunz and Franz go off into the forest to chop wood for fuel they run into an old woman who asks them for some wine and bread. Rudely and gruffly, they refuse her request and return home without any wood. Klaus then has to set out and he meets the old woman as well. He gladly offers her his frugal meal which is suddenly turned into pancakes and good wine. In addition, he receives a golden goose for his kindness. The bird possesses a an unusual characteristic: all those who are prying, nosy, envious and rapacious get stuck to it and become glued to one another.
Cast
- Kaspar Eichel - Klaus
- Karin Ugowski - Prinzessin
- Uwe Detlef Jessen - Kunz
- Peter Dommisch - Franz
- Hartmut Beer - Spießgeselle
- Gerd E. Schäfer - Weisenstein
- Heinz Scholz - König
- Katharina Lind - Lies
- Renate Usko - Gret
- Fritz Schlegel - Wirt
Screenplay
- Jacob Grimm (Novel)
- Wilhelm Grimm (Novel)
- Siegfried Hartmann (Screenplay)
- Günter Kaltofen (Screenplay)
Themes
Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds
Keywords
fairy tale, greed, brothers grimm, envy, curious
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Golden Goose about?
- Klaus lives with his two brothers Kunz and Franz in a little village. Together, they ply their trade as cobblers in a small workshop. But the workload rests mainly on the shoulders of ill-treated Klaus. When Kunz and Franz go off into the forest to chop wood for fuel they run into an old woman who asks them for some wine and bread. Rudely and gruffly, they refuse her request and return home without any wood. Klaus then has to set out and he meets the old woman as well. He gladly offers her his frugal meal which is suddenly turned into pancakes and good wine. In addition, he receives a golden goose for his kindness. The bird possesses a an unusual characteristic: all those who are prying, nosy, envious and rapacious get stuck to it and become glued to one another.
- Who directed The Golden Goose?
- The Golden Goose was directed by Siegfried Hartmann.
- Who stars in The Golden Goose?
- The Golden Goose stars Kaspar Eichel, Karin Ugowski, Uwe Detlef Jessen, Peter Dommisch, Hartmut Beer, Gerd E. Schäfer.
- How long is The Golden Goose?
- The Golden Goose has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is The Golden Goose?
- The Golden Goose is a Fantasy, Family film.
- Where was The Golden Goose produced?
- The Golden Goose was produced in East Germany.
- What are the themes of The Golden Goose?
- The themes of The Golden Goose include: Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds.