The White Ecstasy
Der weiße Rausch
“Romantically set and romantically played in the capital of winter sports...ninety minutes of breathtaking adventures on ice...with a cast of hundreds on skis.”
Synopsis
The exploits of village girl Hannes and her attempts to master skiing and ski-jumping aided by the local expert.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arnold Fanck
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnold Fanck
- Original Score
- Paul Dessau
- Original Title
- Der weiße Rausch
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Sokal-Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arnold Fanck
Arnold Fanck
Paul Dessau
Hans Karl Gottschalk, Richard Angst, Bruno Leubner, Kurt Neubert
Arnold Fanck
Harry R. Sokal
Department Leadership Roster
Arnold Fanck
Writer
Arnold Fanck
Director
Harry R. Sokal
Producer
Arnold Fanck
Editor
Hans Karl Gottschalk
Director of Photography
Richard Angst
Director of Photography
Bruno Leubner
Director of Photography
Kurt Neubert
Director of Photography
Paul Dessau
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Ecstasy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The White Ecstasy about?
The exploits of village girl Hannes and her attempts to master skiing and ski-jumping aided by the local expert.
Who directed The White Ecstasy?
The White Ecstasy was directed by Arnold Fanck.
Who stars in The White Ecstasy?
The principal cast of The White Ecstasy includes Leni Riefenstahl, Guzzi Lantschner, Hannes Schneider, Rudi Matt, Lothar Ebersberg.
When was The White Ecstasy released and how long is it?
The White Ecstasy was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The White Ecstasy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The White Ecstasy was composed by Paul Dessau.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The White Ecstasy?
The White Ecstasy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).