The Fisherman and His Wife
Die Geschichte vom Fischer und seiner Frau
Synopsis
A fisherman once caught a talking golden fish. He gave him his freedom and was allowed to make a wish in return. He asked for a boat, but this was not enough for his wife, who demanded a house. Driven by his wife's greed, the fisherman demanded more and more until he had lost all the wealth he had gained.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Krauße
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacob Grimm, Werner Krauße, Wilhelm Grimm
- Original Score
- Eberhard Weise
- Original Title
- Die Geschichte vom Fischer und seiner Frau
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Trickfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Krauße
Jacob Grimm, Werner Krauße, Wilhelm Grimm
Eberhard Weise
Siegfried Jung
Eva d'Bomba
Department Leadership Roster
Werner Krauße
Director
Werner Krauße
Writer
Eva d'Bomba
Editor
Siegfried Jung
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fisherman and His Wife
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What is The Fisherman and His Wife about?
A fisherman once caught a talking golden fish. He gave him his freedom and was allowed to make a wish in return. He asked for a boat, but this was not enough for his wife, who demanded a house. Driven by his wife's greed, the fisherman demanded more and more until he had lost all the wealth he had gained.
Who directed The Fisherman and His Wife?
The Fisherman and His Wife was directed by Werner Krauße.
Who stars in The Fisherman and His Wife?
The principal cast of The Fisherman and His Wife includes Heinz Draehn, Gisela Höhne, Karl Brenk.
When was The Fisherman and His Wife released and how long is it?
The Fisherman and His Wife was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fisherman and His Wife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fisherman and His Wife was composed by Eberhard Weise.