Hansel and Gretel
Hänsel und Gretel
Synopsis
A Brothers Grimm fairy tale involving siblings finding a gingerbread house in the middle of the forest owned by an evil witch who captures them and by fattening them, intends to have them for her meal.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Janssen
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Gerhard F. Hummel
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Becce
- Original Title
- Hänsel und Gretel
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Schongerfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Janssen
Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Gerhard F. Hummel
Giuseppe Becce
Department Leadership Roster
Jacob Grimm
Writer
Wilhelm Grimm
Writer
Walter Janssen
Director
Gerhard F. Hummel
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hansel and Gretel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hansel and Gretel about?
A Brothers Grimm fairy tale involving siblings finding a gingerbread house in the middle of the forest owned by an evil witch who captures them and by fattening them, intends to have them for her meal.
Who directed Hansel and Gretel?
Hansel and Gretel was directed by Walter Janssen.
Who stars in Hansel and Gretel?
The principal cast of Hansel and Gretel includes Jürgen Micksch, Maren Bielenberg, Jochen Diestelmann, Ellen Frank, Barbara Gallauner.
When was Hansel and Gretel released and how long is it?
Hansel and Gretel was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Hansel and Gretel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hansel and Gretel was composed by Giuseppe Becce.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hansel and Gretel?
Hansel and Gretel holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).