Die Fledermaus
Synopsis
Performances from Pamela Coburn, Brigitte Fassbaender, Janet Perry, Eberhard Wachter, the Choir und Ballet der Bayerischen Staatsoper, and the Bayerisches Staatsorchester. Rosalinde, wife of Eisenstein, is having an affair with Alfred. Eisenstein is due to begin a prison sentence the next morning, and the prison governor, Frank, is expected to collect him at any moment. However, Eisenstein allows himself to be talked into attending a fancy dress ball by Dr Falke, and when Frank arrives to find Alfred with Rosalinde, he assumes him to be Eisenstein and carts him off to prison.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Eberhard Wächter
Gabriel von Eisenstein
Pamela Coburn
Rosalinde
Janet Perry
Adele
Benno Kusche
Frank
Brigitte Fassbaender
Prinz Orlovsky
Josef Hopferwieser
Alfred
Wolfgang Brendel
Dr. Falke
Ferry Gruber
Dr. Blind
Franz Muxeneder
Frosch
Ivan Unger
Ivan
Irene Steinbeisser
Ida
Carlos Kleiber
Self - Conductor
Johann Strauss II
Self - Composer
Bayerisches Staatsorchester
Self - Orchestra
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1986
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Large, Otto Schenk
- Screenplay & Story
- Johann Strauss II
- Original Score
- Johann Strauss II
- Original Title
- Die Fledermaus
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Grammophon, BR, Unitel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Large, Otto Schenk
Johann Strauss II
Johann Strauss II
Otto Schenk
Department Leadership Roster
Otto Schenk
Producer
Johann Strauss II
Original Music Composer
Brian Large
Director
Otto Schenk
Director
Johann Strauss II
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die Fledermaus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Die Fledermaus about?
Performances from Pamela Coburn, Brigitte Fassbaender, Janet Perry, Eberhard Wachter, the Choir und Ballet der Bayerischen Staatsoper, and the Bayerisches Staatsorchester. Rosalinde, wife of Eisenstein, is having an affair with Alfred. Eisenstein is due to begin a prison sentence the next morning, and the prison governor, Frank, is expected to collect him at any moment. However, Eisenstein allows himself to be talked into attending a fancy dress ball by Dr Falke, and when Frank arrives to find Alfred with Rosalinde, he assumes him to be Eisenstein and carts him off to prison.
Who directed Die Fledermaus?
Die Fledermaus was directed by Brian Large, Otto Schenk.
Who stars in Die Fledermaus?
The principal cast of Die Fledermaus includes Eberhard Wächter, Pamela Coburn, Janet Perry, Benno Kusche, Brigitte Fassbaender.
When was Die Fledermaus released and how long is it?
Die Fledermaus was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Die Fledermaus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die Fledermaus was composed by Johann Strauss II.