The Fountain of Love
"The biggest, barest, bawdiest, romp... since Eve started wearing pants!"
Originally released in 1966. The Fountain of Love is a comedy film. directed by Ernst Hofbauer. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hans-Jürgen Bäumler, Ann Smyrner, and Sieghardt Rupp
Synopsis
The town leaders of an Austrian mountain village conspire to attract tourists by touting a mythical "fountain of love" that runs nearby the village. When the minister of tourism discovers this, she immediately sends her agents to check out the veracity of the potentially scandalous water. After the village mayor declares a 3-day ban on sexual activity, he then plugs up the fountain. When the agents come, they find nothing. One of the agents wants to have his boss come and check it out personally, but changes his mind after he drinks some of the water. It really is an aphrodisiac! Soon tourists are arriving by the hundreds to sample the mysterious water. Unfortunately, the minister finds out and claims the water for the state.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 21, 1966
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Austria
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Intercontinental-Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Fountain of Love about?
The town leaders of an Austrian mountain village conspire to attract tourists by touting a mythical "fountain of love" that runs nearby the village. When the minister of tourism discovers this, she...
Who directed The Fountain of Love?
The Fountain of Love was directed by Ernst Hofbauer.
How long is The Fountain of Love?
The Fountain of Love has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was The Fountain of Love released?
The Fountain of Love was released on January 21, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Fountain of Love?
The main cast of The Fountain of Love includes Hans-Jürgen Bäumler, Ann Smyrner, Sieghardt Rupp, Eddi Arent, Hartmut Hinrichs.