Der Zigeunerbaron
Originally released in 1965. Der Zigeunerbaron is a feature film. directed by Arthur Maria Rabenalt.
Starring Rudolf Schock, Eberhard Wächter, and Karl Schmitt-Walter
Synopsis
The operetta is one of the greatest stage works by Johann Strauss. It combines the lively waltz melodies of the golden Viennese operetta era with the fiery Csárdás sounds of Hungarian folk music. In 1954, Arthur Rabenalt filmed the operetta with Paul Hörbiger and Margit Saad in the main roles: A small village in the Puszt. A young refugee son advertises the hand of his daughter at his neighbour, a pig breeder, and even fulfils the demand for a noble title, as the gypsies living on his property have raised him to a gypsy baron. But then he falls in love with a young gypsy.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Rudolf Schock
as Sandor Barinkay
Eberhard Wächter
as Graf Peter Homonay
Karl Schmitt-Walter
as Graf Carnero
Benno Kusche
as Kalnán Zsupan
Lotte Schädle
as Zupans Tochter
Hilde Konetzni
as Erzieherin Mirabella
Ferry Gruber
as Mirabellas Sohn Ottokar
Erzsébet Házy
as Zigeunermädchen Saffi
Elisabeth Schärtel
as Czipra die alte Zigeunerin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- ARD
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Der Zigeunerbaron about?
The operetta is one of the greatest stage works by Johann Strauss. It combines the lively waltz melodies of the golden Viennese operetta era with the fiery Csárdás sounds of Hungarian folk music....
Who directed Der Zigeunerbaron?
Der Zigeunerbaron was directed by Arthur Maria Rabenalt.
When was Der Zigeunerbaron released?
Der Zigeunerbaron was released on December 25, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Der Zigeunerbaron?
The main cast of Der Zigeunerbaron includes Rudolf Schock, Eberhard Wächter, Karl Schmitt-Walter, Benno Kusche, Lotte Schädle.