Das Riesenrad
Originally released in 1961. Das Riesenrad is a drama film. directed by Géza von Radványi.
Starring Maria Schell, O.W. Fischer, and Adrienne Gessner
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 25, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Maria Schell
as Elisabeth von Hill
O.W. Fischer
as Rudolf von Hill
Adrienne Gessner
as Adele von Hill
Rudolf Forster
as Hofrat von Hill
Doris Kirchner
as Gusti Gräfin Wallburg
Gregor von Rezzori
as Graf Wallburg
Gusti Wolf
as Gisela von Hill
Alexander Trojan
as Walter von Hill
Anita Gutwell
as Rita
Frances Martin
as Hansi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Les Films Fernand Rivers
- CCC Filmkunst
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 fi...
Who directed Das Riesenrad?
Das Riesenrad was directed by Géza von Radványi.
How long is Das Riesenrad?
Das Riesenrad has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Das Riesenrad released?
Das Riesenrad was released on August 25, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Das Riesenrad?
The main cast of Das Riesenrad includes Maria Schell, O.W. Fischer, Adrienne Gessner, Rudolf Forster, Doris Kirchner.