King Thrushbeard
Originally released in 1965. King Thrushbeard is a fantasy/family film. directed by Walter Beck. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Karin Ugowski, Manfred Krug, and Martin Flörchinger
Synopsis
A fairy-tale about a beautiful but very haughty princess Anna who cruelly mocks each of her suitors. Finally she is forced by the king to marry a beggar. The poor life, hard work and love teach the princess a lesson and turn her into a loving and kind person.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (23 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Karin Ugowski
as Prinzessin Roswitha
Manfred Krug
as König Drosselbart
Martin Flörchinger
as König Löwenzahn
Helmut Schreiber
as König Heinz Eduard
Achim Schmidtchen
as König Wenzel
Gerd E. Schäfer
as Herzog Adolar
Arno Wyzniewski
as Prinz Kasimir
Fritz Decho
as Graf Eitelfritz
Bruno Carstens
as Fürst Zacharias
Horst Buder
as Junker Balduin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King Thrushbeard about?
A fairy-tale about a beautiful but very haughty princess Anna who cruelly mocks each of her suitors. Finally she is forced by the king to marry a beggar. The poor life, hard work and love teach the...
Who directed King Thrushbeard?
King Thrushbeard was directed by Walter Beck.
How long is King Thrushbeard?
King Thrushbeard has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was King Thrushbeard released?
King Thrushbeard was released on December 1, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in King Thrushbeard?
The main cast of King Thrushbeard includes Karin Ugowski, Manfred Krug, Martin Flörchinger, Helmut Schreiber, Achim Schmidtchen.