Movie

Wagner: Das Rheingold

★ 2.0(1)19782h 23m

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Good to know

Director: Herbert von Karajan
Release date: 1978-05-31
Runtime: 2h 23m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Unitel

About Wagner: Das Rheingold

Wagner: Das Rheingold is a 1978 movie in the Music genre, directed by Herbert von Karajan, starring Herbert von Karajan, Thomas Stewart and Vladimir de Kanel. It has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 2.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Wagner: Das Rheingold in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

This 1978 studio production of the prologue to Wagner's masterpiece is the only segment of the famous Salzburg Festival/Metropolitan Opera productions, first seen in the 1960s, that made it to film. Based on one of those original productions, Georges Wakhevitch produced stage settings and transformations that supported Karajan's concept with every possible means. Herbert Von Karajan's staging is in the epic style of another age, emphasizing the dignity of the gods rather than their all too human failings. With the singers - foremost among them Peter Schreier - Karajan had an ensemble that fully conformed to his intentions.

Cast

Herbert von Karajan

Self - Conductor

Thomas Stewart

Wotan

Vladimir de Kanel

Donner (actor)

Leif Roar

Donner (singer)

Hermann Esser

Froh

Peter Schreier

Loge

Zoltán Kelemen

Alberich

Gerhard Stolze

Mime

Gerd Nienstedt

Fasolt (actor)

Karl Ridderbusch

Fasolt (singer)

Louis Hendrikx

Fafner

Brigitte Fassbaender

Fricka

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Wagner: Das Rheingold in South Africa?+

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How long is Wagner: Das Rheingold?+

Wagner: Das Rheingold has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).

Who stars in Wagner: Das Rheingold?+

Wagner: Das Rheingold stars Herbert von Karajan, Thomas Stewart, Vladimir de Kanel, Leif Roar and Hermann Esser.

When did Wagner: Das Rheingold come out?+

Wagner: Das Rheingold is a 1978 movie directed by Herbert von Karajan.

What genre is Wagner: Das Rheingold?+

Wagner: Das Rheingold is Music film.

Who directed Wagner: Das Rheingold?+

Wagner: Das Rheingold was directed by Herbert von Karajan.