The Fountain of Love
Die Liebesquelle
“The biggest, barest, bawdiest, romp... since Eve started wearing pants!”
Synopsis
The town leaders of an Austrian mountain village conspire to attract tourists by touting a mythical "fountain of love" that runs nearby the village. When the minister of tourism discovers this, she immediately sends her agents to check out the veracity of the potentially scandalous water. After the village mayor declares a 3-day ban on sexual activity, he then plugs up the fountain. When the agents come, they find nothing. One of the agents wants to have his boss come and check it out personally, but changes his mind after he drinks some of the water. It really is an aphrodisiac! Soon tourists are arriving by the hundreds to sample the mysterious water. Unfortunately, the minister finds out and claims the water for the state.
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Hans-Jürgen Bäumler
Leif
Ann Smyrner
Stina
Sieghardt Rupp
Nils Hansen
Eddi Arent
Alwin Knobbe
Hartmut Hinrichs
Carl
Christa Linder
Britta
Christiane Rücker
Gritt
Marianne Schönauer
Mrs. von Weyden
Balduin Baas
Druggist
Helga Marlo
Caroline
Walter Buschhoff
Innkeeper
Ellen Umlauf
Teacher
Werner Abrolat
John
Emely Reuer
Frieda
Herbert Tiede
Priest
Karin Field
Victoria
Dimitar Panov
Lars Pogge
Christine Schuberth
One of Knobbe's girls (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna
Festival / Special Debut
December 3, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 21, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernst Hofbauer
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Schneider
- Original Score
- Claudius Alzner
- Original Title
- Die Liebesquelle
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Intercontinental-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernst Hofbauer
Walter Schneider
Claudius Alzner
Franz Xaver Lederle
Gretl Girinec
Karl Spiehs
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Schneider
Writer
Karl Spiehs
Producer
Franz Xaver Lederle
Director of Photography
Ernst Hofbauer
Director
Claudius Alzner
Original Music Composer
Wolf Witzemann
Production Design
Gretl Girinec
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fountain of Love
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What is The Fountain of Love about?
The town leaders of an Austrian mountain village conspire to attract tourists by touting a mythical "fountain of love" that runs nearby the village. When the minister of tourism discovers this, she immediately sends her agents to check out the veracity of the potentially scandalous water. After the village mayor declares a 3-day ban on sexual activity, he then plugs up the fountain. When the agents come, they find nothing. One of the agents wants to have his boss come and check it out personally, but changes his mind after he drinks some of the water. It really is an aphrodisiac! Soon tourists are arriving by the hundreds to sample the mysterious water. Unfortunately, the minister finds out and claims the water for the state.
Who directed The Fountain of Love?
The Fountain of Love was directed by Ernst Hofbauer.
Who stars in The Fountain of Love?
The principal cast of The Fountain of Love includes Hans-Jürgen Bäumler, Ann Smyrner, Sieghardt Rupp, Eddi Arent, Hartmut Hinrichs.
When was The Fountain of Love released and how long is it?
The Fountain of Love was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fountain of Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fountain of Love was composed by Claudius Alzner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fountain of Love?
The Fountain of Love holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).