Once Upon a Time
Maria d'Oro und Bello Blue
“The greatest fairy tale of them all!”
Synopsis
One day, Maria meets a prince who gives her a magic stone but then her stepsister steals it and throws it down a well. While trying to retrieve the stone, Maria falls in and awakens in a magical realm.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rolf Kauka
- Screenplay & Story
- Rolf Kauka
- Original Title
- Maria d'Oro und Bello Blue
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Rolf Kauka Film, Gamma Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rolf Kauka
Rolf Kauka
Maria Luigia Piffarerio
Department Leadership Roster
Maria Luigia Piffarerio
Editor
Rolf Kauka
Writer
Rolf Kauka
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Time
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Once Upon a Time about?
One day, Maria meets a prince who gives her a magic stone but then her stepsister steals it and throws it down a well. While trying to retrieve the stone, Maria falls in and awakens in a magical realm.
Who directed Once Upon a Time?
Once Upon a Time was directed by Rolf Kauka.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Time includes Arnold Marquis, Ursula Heyer, Wolfgang Spier, Harry Wüstenhagen, Tilly Lauenstein.
When was Once Upon a Time released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Time was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.