La Habanera
Synopsis
While vacationing in Puerto Rico, a young Swedish woman falls in love with and marries a powerful local landowner. Ten years later, their marriage has turned sour; meanwhile, two Swedish doctors have arrived on the island to investigate a mysterious fever.
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Zarah Leander
Astree Sternhjelm
Karl Martell
Dr. Sven Nagel
Ferdinand Marian
Don Pedro de Avila
Paul Bildt
Dr. Pardway
Lisa Helwig
Die alte Amme
Werner Finck
Herr Söderblom
Julia Serda
Ana Sternhjelm
Boris Alekin
Dr. Luis Gomez
Edwin Jürgensen
Reeder Shumann
Carl Kuhlmann
Präfekt
Géza Földessy
Chauffeur
Franz Arzdorf
Doctor #1 in Puerto Rico
Harry Hardt
Doctor #2 in Puerto Rico
Roma Bahn
Ebba
Günther Ballier
Steward
Bob Bauer
Ship Officer
Karl Hannemann
Police Officer
Max Hiller
Don Pedro's Servant
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Sirk
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerhard Menzel
- Original Score
- Lothar Brühne
- Original Title
- La Habanera
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Sirk
Gerhard Menzel
Lothar Brühne
Franz Weihmayr
Axel von Werner
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Sirk
Director
Franz Weihmayr
Director of Photography
Gerhard Menzel
Writer
Annemarie Heise
Costume Design
Lothar Brühne
Original Music Composer
Axel von Werner
Editor
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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BD Release: Past-1960
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Habanera
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Habanera about?
While vacationing in Puerto Rico, a young Swedish woman falls in love with and marries a powerful local landowner. Ten years later, their marriage has turned sour; meanwhile, two Swedish doctors have arrived on the island to investigate a mysterious fever.
Who directed La Habanera?
La Habanera was directed by Douglas Sirk.
Who stars in La Habanera?
The principal cast of La Habanera includes Zarah Leander, Karl Martell, Ferdinand Marian, Paul Bildt, Lisa Helwig.
When was La Habanera released and how long is it?
La Habanera was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for La Habanera?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Habanera was composed by Lothar Brühne.
What is the age rating and content advisory for La Habanera?
La Habanera holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).