The Magic Flute
"We only see Bergman, we only hear Mozart"
Originally released in 1975. The Magic Flute is a music/romance film. directed by Ingmar Bergman. With a runtime of 2h 14m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Josef Köstlinger, Irma Urrila, and Håkan Hagegård
Synopsis
The Queen of the Night enlists a handsome prince named Tamino to rescue her beautiful kidnapped daughter, Princess Pamina, in this screen adaptation of the beloved Mozart opera. Aided by the lovelorn bird hunter Papageno and a magical flute that holds the power to change the hearts of men, young Tamino embarks on a quest for true love, leading to the evil Sarastro's temple where Pamina is held captive.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 4, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
2h 14m
134 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (95 votes)
Budget
$650K
Production budget
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
Top Cast
Josef Köstlinger
as Tamino
Irma Urrila
as Pamina
Håkan Hagegård
as Papageno
Elisabeth Erikson
as Papagena
Britt-Marie Aruhn
as Första damen (First Lady)
Kirsten Vaupel
as Andra damen (Second Lady)
Birgitta Smiding
as Tredje damen (Third Lady)
Ulrik Cold
as Sarastro
Birgit Nordin
as Nattens Drottning (Queen of the Night)
Ragnar Ulfung
as Monostatos
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
- Budget
- $650,000
Production Companies
- Sveriges Radio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Magic Flute about?
The Queen of the Night enlists a handsome prince named Tamino to rescue her beautiful kidnapped daughter, Princess Pamina, in this screen adaptation of the beloved Mozart opera. Aided by the lovelo...
Who directed The Magic Flute?
The Magic Flute was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
How long is The Magic Flute?
The Magic Flute has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
When was The Magic Flute released?
The Magic Flute was released on October 4, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Magic Flute?
The main cast of The Magic Flute includes Josef Köstlinger, Irma Urrila, Håkan Hagegård, Elisabeth Erikson, Britt-Marie Aruhn.