The Thing in the Castle
Das Ding im Schloß
Synopsis
A senior professor is kidnapped in the park by residents of a veterans home. Once there, he is asked to invent a "rejuvenating machine" to restore their youth.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gottfried Kolditz
- Screenplay & Story
- Gottfried Kolditz
- Original Score
- Karl-Ernst Sasse
- Original Title
- Das Ding im Schloß
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gottfried Kolditz
Gottfried Kolditz
Karl-Ernst Sasse
Peter Süring
Christa Helwig
Department Leadership Roster
Gottfried Kolditz
Writer
Gottfried Kolditz
Director
Christa Helwig
Editor
Peter Süring
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thing in the Castle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Thing in the Castle about?
A senior professor is kidnapped in the park by residents of a veterans home. Once there, he is asked to invent a "rejuvenating machine" to restore their youth.
Who directed The Thing in the Castle?
The Thing in the Castle was directed by Gottfried Kolditz.
Who stars in The Thing in the Castle?
The principal cast of The Thing in the Castle includes Erwin Geschonneck, Vlastimil Brodský, Jaecki Schwarz, Renate Blume, Milan Beli.
When was The Thing in the Castle released and how long is it?
The Thing in the Castle was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Thing in the Castle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thing in the Castle was composed by Karl-Ernst Sasse.