Witches
Originally released in 1949. Witches is a horror film. directed by Hans Schott-Schöbinger. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Edith Mill, Margrit Aust, and Curd Jürgens
Synopsis
The deceased owner of a medieval castle stipulated the following in his will: The heir to his mighty estate would be the elder of the two stepsisters, Katharina and Margrit von Kronberg, namely Margrit, if she married Heinz Wagner, a cousin who had just returned from captivity. When Margrit observed Katharina and Heinz rendezvousing at a nearby lake, Margrit demanded that her husband leave the castle immediately, before she, the elder sister, and Heinz were married. Furious, Katharina then plotted to poison Margrit. Only when Katharina dreamed that the village youth would avenge Margrit's violent death according to ancient tradition and that she, Katharina, would be burned on a pyre like witches in the Middle Ages, did she, after awakening from this nightmare, abandon her bloody plan. Her change of will is rewarded: Heinz has decided to marry Katharina and not Margrit.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Alpenfilm-Austria (AFA)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Witches about?
The deceased owner of a medieval castle stipulated the following in his will: The heir to his mighty estate would be the elder of the two stepsisters, Katharina and Margrit von Kronberg, namely Mar...
Who directed Witches?
Witches was directed by Hans Schott-Schöbinger.
How long is Witches?
Witches has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was Witches released?
Witches was released on April 8, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Witches?
The main cast of Witches includes Edith Mill, Margrit Aust, Curd Jürgens, Willy Danek, Helmut Ebbs.