Boccaccio
Originally released in 1936. Boccaccio is a music film. directed by Herbert Maisch. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Willy Fritsch, Heli Finkenzeller, and Albrecht Schoenhals
Synopsis
The residents of the town of Ferrara are swept up in a tide of emotion and physical passion by the writings of a Renaissance author. Before long, the town is in chaos and it becomes difficult to keep track of which characters have been involved with one another. Is it any wonder the Germans didn't take their Italian allies seriously?!
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 30, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Willy Fritsch
as Petruccio, Stadtschreiber
Heli Finkenzeller
as Fiametta, Petruccios Frau
Albrecht Schoenhals
as Cesare dā Este, Herzog von Ferrara
Gina Falckenberg
as Francesca, seine Frau
Paul Kemp
as Verleger Calandrino
Fita Benkhoff
as Bianca, seine Frau
Albert Florath
as Bartolomeo, Hauptmann
Ernst Waldow
as Ricco, Vertrauter des Herzogs
Vilma Bekendorf
as Gesellschafterin der Herzogin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- UFA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boccaccio about?
The residents of the town of Ferrara are swept up in a tide of emotion and physical passion by the writings of a Renaissance author. Before long, the town is in chaos and it becomes difficult to k...
Who directed Boccaccio?
Boccaccio was directed by Herbert Maisch.
How long is Boccaccio?
Boccaccio has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Boccaccio released?
Boccaccio was released on July 30, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Boccaccio?
The main cast of Boccaccio includes Willy Fritsch, Heli Finkenzeller, Albrecht Schoenhals, Gina Falckenberg, Paul Kemp.