Vom König Midas movie poster

Vom König Midas

May 16, 1963 0h 52m

Originally released in 1963. Vom König Midas is a drama film. directed by Günter Stahnke. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Dietrich Heilmann, Günter Pudak, and Manfred Hennecke

Synopsis

On an open‐air stage, a small town’s Pioneers enact King Midas’s tale: granted by Bacchus the power to turn everything he touches to gold, Midas’s greed backfires when even food becomes gold. Desperate, he begs the god to reverse the gift, only to be left with donkey’s ears as a lifelong reminder.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 16, 1963 62 years ago
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Runtime 0h 52m 52 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vom König Midas about?

On an open‐air stage, a small town’s Pioneers enact King Midas’s tale: granted by Bacchus the power to turn everything he touches to gold, Midas’s greed backfires when even food becomes gol...

Who directed Vom König Midas?

Vom König Midas was directed by Günter Stahnke.

How long is Vom König Midas?

Vom König Midas has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).

When was Vom König Midas released?

Vom König Midas was released on May 16, 1963 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Vom König Midas?

The main cast of Vom König Midas includes Dietrich Heilmann, Günter Pudak, Manfred Hennecke.