Die Fledermaus
Originally released in 1937. Die Fledermaus is a feature film. directed by Paul Verhoeven.
Starring Lída Baarová, Hans Söhnker, and Friedl Czepa
Synopsis
The delightful Johann Strauss comic opera Die Fledermaus was mercilessly lampooned in this truly bizarre production. For starters, a framing device has been added: After appearing in 300 consecutive appearances of Fledermaus (which translates as The Bat) the lead tenor (Georg Alexander) imagines that he's seeing bats everywhere. Driven a bit over the edge by all this, he falls asleep and has a nightmare about the opera, with a group of non-singers cast in the leading roles. The original libretto about romantic assignations, political imprisonments and mistaken identity is burlesqued to the hilt: at one point, the hero finds out that his prison cell is surrounded by rubber tubes!
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 30, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Lída Baarová
as Maria Weigel / Rosalinde
Hans Söhnker
as Kammersänger Hans Weigel / Eisenstein
Friedl Czepa
as Hanni / Adele
Jola Jobst
as Berta / Ida
Georg Alexander
as Staatsanwalt Wentin / Frank
Robert Dorsay
as Chauffeur Franz / Alfred
Hans Moser
as Hans Moser
Harald Paulsen
as Rechtsanwalt Dr. Rommel / Dr.Falke
Karl Stepanek
as Attaché Baranoff / Orlovsky
Hans Stiebner
as Kapellmeister
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Imagoton
- Tobis Filmkunst
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Die Fledermaus about?
The delightful Johann Strauss comic opera Die Fledermaus was mercilessly lampooned in this truly bizarre production. For starters, a framing device has been added: After appearing in 300 consecutiv...
Who directed Die Fledermaus?
Die Fledermaus was directed by Paul Verhoeven.
How long is Die Fledermaus?
Die Fledermaus has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Die Fledermaus released?
Die Fledermaus was released on October 30, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Die Fledermaus?
The main cast of Die Fledermaus includes Lída Baarová, Hans Söhnker, Friedl Czepa, Jola Jobst, Georg Alexander.