Movie

The Wild Duck

★ 9.0(1)19761h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Hans W. Geißendörfer
Release date: 1976-09-01
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Austria
Studio: Solaris Film

About The Wild Duck

The Wild Duck is a 1976 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Hans W. Geißendörfer, starring Bruno Ganz, Peter Kern and Anne Bennent. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Wild Duck in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Consul Werle holds a reception in honour of the homecoming of his son Gregers. At the reception, Gregers meets his childhood friend, Hjalmar Ekdal, who is married to Gina, a former maid of the Werle family. Hjalmar is unaware that Werle had an affair with Gina and that their 14-year-old daughter Hedwig is not his child. Gregers moves in with the Ekdals with the intention of allowing unsuspecting Hjalmar and his family to share in the "happiness of truth". Hedwig is entirely devoted to a wild duck, which lives on a pond outside their house. When Hjalmar learns the truth about his daughter, he wants to leave his family. Gregers advises Hedwig to kill the wild duck so that her father, impressed by this sacrifice, will return home. On the following day, Hedwig's birthday, she doesn't shoot the duck, but shoots herself instead.

Cast

Bruno Ganz

Gregers Werle

Peter Kern

Hjalmar Ekdal

Anne Bennent

Hedvig, seine Tochter

Jean Seberg

Gina Ekdal, seine Frau

Martin Flörchinger

Alter Ekdal

Heinz Moog

Konsul Werle

Heinz Bennent

Dr. Relling

Sonja Sutter

Frau Sörby

Robert Werner

Molvik

Guido Wieland

Pettersen

Uwe Falkenbach

Der Kahle

Erich Aberle

der Dicke

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Wild Duck in Australia?+

The Wild Duck is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Wild Duck on Netflix?+

The Wild Duck is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is The Wild Duck?+

The Wild Duck has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in The Wild Duck?+

The Wild Duck stars Bruno Ganz, Peter Kern, Anne Bennent, Jean Seberg and Martin Flörchinger.

When did The Wild Duck come out?+

The Wild Duck is a 1976 movie directed by Hans W. Geißendörfer.

What genre is The Wild Duck?+

The Wild Duck is Drama film.

Who directed The Wild Duck?+

The Wild Duck was directed by Hans W. Geißendörfer.