The Frog Prince
Froschkönig
Synopsis
Henriette is a princess; she is playing with her ball, but drops it into a well. A talking frog replaces it with a golden ball, on condition that he can eat and drink with her, and rest in her bed. She accepts, but then is repelled at the thought of the frog eating and drinking with her, etc., but her Father makes her do so. In her bedroom, the frog turns into a handsome prince, and she falls in love with him, but he leaves immediately because of her broken promises. She pines and eventually seeks him out, braving various tests of her truthfulness in the process.
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Froschkönig - DDR 1987
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-22
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Jana Mattukat
Henriette
Jens-Uwe Bogadtke
Froschkönig
Peter Sodann
König
Franziska Glöss-Ebermann
Florentine
Susanne Lüning
Geraldine
Thomas Wolff
Askold
Pedro Hebenstreit
Barnabas
Dieter Wien
Carbinian
Günter Schubert
Dagobert
Gerd Blahuschek
Fire (voice)
Janina Hartwig
Water (voice)
Carl-Martin Spengler
Wind (voice)
Gunter Friedrich
1. Reiter
Karl Sturm
2. Reiter
Gunnar Helm
3. Reiter
Jürgen Hölzel
4. Reiter
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Beck
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Beck, Wilhelm Grimm, Brigitte Bernert, Jacob Grimm
- Original Score
- Günther Fischer
- Original Title
- Froschkönig
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Beck
Walter Beck, Wilhelm Grimm, Brigitte Bernert, Jacob Grimm
Günther Fischer
Wolfgang Braumann
Rita Hiller
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Beck
Director
Walter Beck
Writer
Christoph Schneider
Production Design
Rita Hiller
Editor
Brigitte Bernert
Writer
Wolfgang Braumann
Director of Photography
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 The Frog Prince
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What is The Frog Prince about?
Henriette is a princess; she is playing with her ball, but drops it into a well. A talking frog replaces it with a golden ball, on condition that he can eat and drink with her, and rest in her bed. She accepts, but then is repelled at the thought of the frog eating and drinking with her, etc., but her Father makes her do so. In her bedroom, the frog turns into a handsome prince, and she falls in love with him, but he leaves immediately because of her broken promises. She pines and eventually seeks him out, braving various tests of her truthfulness in the process.
Who directed The Frog Prince?
The Frog Prince was directed by Walter Beck.
Who stars in The Frog Prince?
The principal cast of The Frog Prince includes Jana Mattukat, Jens-Uwe Bogadtke, Peter Sodann, Franziska Glöss-Ebermann, Susanne Lüning.
When was The Frog Prince released and how long is it?
The Frog Prince was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Frog Prince?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Frog Prince was composed by Günther Fischer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Frog Prince?
The Frog Prince holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).