Freak Orlando
Originally released in 1981. Freak Orlando is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Ulrike Ottinger. With a runtime of 2h 6m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Magdalena Montezuma, Delphine Seyrig, and Albert Heins
Synopsis
Five more-or-less distinct sections, all featuring "Freak" Orlando, a woman played by the late Magdalena Montezuma, who appears in various guises and deformities throughout.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 6, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
2h 6m
126 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Magdalena Montezuma
as Orlando, als Pilger, Orlando Zyldopa, Orlando Orlanda, Orlando Capricho, Mr. Orlando, The Entertainer Mrs. Orlando
Delphine Seyrig
as Helena Müller, als Lebensbaumgöttin, Kaufhausonsängerin, Mutter der Wundergeburt, Helena-Maya, Siamese sister Lena, Bunny Helena
Albert Heins
as Herbert Zeus, as Manager of the department store, Priest, Gladiator, Physician-head of Psychiatry, Salesman for Pharmaceuticals
Claudio Pantoja
as Zwei Tänzer, Department Store Detectives, Acrobats, Moines, Cerbere, Human-birds, Nurses
Hiro Uchiyama
as Zwei Tänzer, Department Store Detectives, Acrobats, Moines, Cerbere, Human-birds, Nurses
Galli
as Chronistin
Eddie Constantine
as Säulenheiliger
Else Nabu
as Heilige Wilgeforte
Maria Bucholt
as Kleine Menschen
Paul Glauer
as Kleine Menschen
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Ulrike Oettinger Filmproduktion
- Pia Frankenberg Filmproduktion, Hamburg
- ZDF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freak Orlando about?
Five more-or-less distinct sections, all featuring "Freak" Orlando, a woman played by the late Magdalena Montezuma, who appears in various guises and deformities throughout.
Who directed Freak Orlando?
Freak Orlando was directed by Ulrike Ottinger.
How long is Freak Orlando?
Freak Orlando has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
When was Freak Orlando released?
Freak Orlando was released on November 6, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Freak Orlando?
The main cast of Freak Orlando includes Magdalena Montezuma, Delphine Seyrig, Albert Heins, Claudio Pantoja, Hiro Uchiyama.