Die Geierwally
Originally released in 1940. Die Geierwally is a drama film. directed by Hans Steinhoff.
Starring Heidemarie Hatheyer, Sepp Rist, and Eduard Köck
Synopsis
In the mountains of the Ötztal, the wealthy Fender (Eduard Köck) and Wally (Heath Hatheyer), his only daughter and heir, manage a small farm. He wants to marry the rich, but boring, Vincent (Leopold Esterle). Wally escapes to a mountain hut, where she lives alone and withdrawn. Her love belongs to the hunter, Joseph (Sepp Rist). When she unwisely takes a young vulture from its nest and is attacked by the mother, Joseph comes to her aid and from that point on, she fondly calls him her "Geierwally". He also feels attracted to her, but Wally can't escape the feeling, that the young Afra is his mistress. Mad with jealousy, Wally announces that she'll marry the one who kills Josef. Vincent wants to earn her hand and is determined to kill the Geierwally. Just in time, though, the actual relationship between Joseph and Afra is clarified.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 13, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Heidemarie Hatheyer
as Wally Fender ( Geierwally )
Sepp Rist
as Joseph Brandt ( Bärenjoseph )
Eduard Köck
as Alois Fender
Winnie Markus
as Afra Kuttner
Leopold Esterle
as Vinzenz Gellner
Mimi Gstöttner-Auer
as Luckard
Ludwig Auer
as Klettenmeier
Maria Hofen
as Mariann Rosenbauer
Georg Vogelsang
as Nicodemus Rosenbauer
Käte Merk
as Resi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Tobis Filmkunst
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Die Geierwally about?
In the mountains of the Ötztal, the wealthy Fender (Eduard Köck) and Wally (Heath Hatheyer), his only daughter and heir, manage a small farm. He wants to marry the rich, but boring, Vincent (Leop...
Who directed Die Geierwally?
Die Geierwally was directed by Hans Steinhoff.
How long is Die Geierwally?
Die Geierwally has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Die Geierwally released?
Die Geierwally was released on August 13, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Die Geierwally?
The main cast of Die Geierwally includes Heidemarie Hatheyer, Sepp Rist, Eduard Köck, Winnie Markus, Leopold Esterle.