Movie

Der Besuch der alten Dame

★ 6.4(5)19591h 57m

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Good to know

Director: Ludwig Cremer
Release date: 1959-02-19
Runtime: 1h 57m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Südwestfunk

About Der Besuch der alten Dame

Der Besuch der alten Dame is a 1959 movie in the Drama, Comedy and TV Movie genres, directed by Ludwig Cremer, starring Elisabeth Flickenschildt, Rolf Wanka and Hans Mahnke. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Der Besuch der alten Dame in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An enormously wealthy woman returns to her hometown with a dreadful bargain: She wants the townspeople to kill the man who jilted her in exchange for enough money to revitalize the town.

Cast

Elisabeth Flickenschildt

Claire Zachanassian

Rolf Wanka

Claires Gatten VII-IX

Hans Mahnke

Alfred Ill

Bum Krüger

Bürgermeister

Robert Taube

Butler

Al Hoosmann

Toby

Paul Dättel

Roby

Gerhard Ritter

Koby

Richard Bohne

Loby

Katharina Kuiper von Bülow

Tochter

Werner Pochath

Ills Sohn

Annemarie Schradiek

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Der Besuch der alten Dame in Germany?+

Der Besuch der alten Dame is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Der Besuch der alten Dame on Netflix?+

Der Besuch der alten Dame is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Der Besuch der alten Dame?+

Der Besuch der alten Dame has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

Who stars in Der Besuch der alten Dame?+

Der Besuch der alten Dame stars Elisabeth Flickenschildt, Rolf Wanka, Hans Mahnke, Bum Krüger and Robert Taube.

When did Der Besuch der alten Dame come out?+

Der Besuch der alten Dame is a 1959 movie directed by Ludwig Cremer.

What genre is Der Besuch der alten Dame?+

Der Besuch der alten Dame is Drama, Comedy and TV Movie film.

Who directed Der Besuch der alten Dame?+

Der Besuch der alten Dame was directed by Ludwig Cremer.