Hans Rockle and the Devil
Hans Röckle und der Teufel
Synopsis
Hans Röckle is a puppeteer, inventor, blacksmith and more. He is challenged by the Devil (in almost a dozen fancy costumes) who offers him even more inventiveness, against his soul should he ever make money with an invention, build something twice, or cease inventing for 7*7 hours.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Kratzert
- Screenplay & Story
- Gudrun Deubener, Hans Kratzert, Ilse Korn, Vilmos Korn
- Original Score
- Günther Fischer
- Original Title
- Hans Röckle und der Teufel
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Kratzert
Gudrun Deubener, Hans Kratzert, Ilse Korn, Vilmos Korn
Günther Fischer
Wolfgang Braumann
Bärbel Weigel
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Kratzert
Director
Gudrun Deubener
Writer
Hans Kratzert
Writer
Bärbel Weigel
Editor
Wolfgang Braumann
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hans Rockle and the Devil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hans Rockle and the Devil about?
Hans Röckle is a puppeteer, inventor, blacksmith and more. He is challenged by the Devil (in almost a dozen fancy costumes) who offers him even more inventiveness, against his soul should he ever make money with an invention, build something twice, or cease inventing for 7*7 hours.
Who directed Hans Rockle and the Devil?
Hans Rockle and the Devil was directed by Hans Kratzert.
Who stars in Hans Rockle and the Devil?
The principal cast of Hans Rockle and the Devil includes Rolf Hoppe, Peter Aust, Simone von Zglinicki, Matthias Günther, Christa Lehmann.
When was Hans Rockle and the Devil released and how long is it?
Hans Rockle and the Devil was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Hans Rockle and the Devil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hans Rockle and the Devil was composed by Günther Fischer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hans Rockle and the Devil?
Hans Rockle and the Devil holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).