Das Riesenrad
Synopsis
The story of a marriage over time, based on a play by Jan de Hartog. Maria Schell and O. W. Fischer play an aristocratic Austrian couple who meet during the imperial era and experience the first five decades of the 20th century together: temptations and transgressions, world wars, economic crisis, the death of their son in the war. They experience good times and bad times and always remain cheerful, just as the Ferris wheel in Vienna's Prater continues to turn.
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Maria Schell
Elisabeth von Hill
O.W. Fischer
Rudolf von Hill
Adrienne Gessner
Adele von Hill
Rudolf Forster
Hofrat von Hill
Doris Kirchner
Gusti Gräfin Wallburg
Gregor von Rezzori
Graf Wallburg
Gusti Wolf
Gisela von Hill
Alexander Trojan
Walter von Hill
Anita Gutwell
Rita
Frances Martin
Hansi
Heinz Blau
Hubert von Hill
Margitta Scherr
Fini Hill
Horst Janson
Harry
Rainer Brandt
Fähnrich Lothar Höpfner
Margarethe Hruby
Mathilde Riedl
Karl Hellmer
Karl Riedl
Max Wittmann
Dr.Blau
Christian Doermer
Hubert von Hill jr.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Géza von Radványi
- Screenplay & Story
- Ladislas Fodor, Jan de Hartog
- Original Score
- Hans-Martin Majewski
- Original Title
- Das Riesenrad
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Fernand Rivers, CCC Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Géza von Radványi
Ladislas Fodor, Jan de Hartog
Hans-Martin Majewski
Friedl Behn-Grund
Jutta Hering
Artur Brauner
Department Leadership Roster
Géza von Radványi
Director
Hans-Martin Majewski
Original Music Composer
Artur Brauner
Producer
Ladislas Fodor
Writer
Friedl Behn-Grund
Director of Photography
Claudia Hahne-Herberg
Costume Design
Jutta Hering
Editor
Willy Schatz
Production Design
Johannes Ott
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Das Riesenrad
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Das Riesenrad about?
The story of a marriage over time, based on a play by Jan de Hartog. Maria Schell and O. W. Fischer play an aristocratic Austrian couple who meet during the imperial era and experience the first five decades of the 20th century together: temptations and transgressions, world wars, economic crisis, the death of their son in the war. They experience good times and bad times and always remain cheerful, just as the Ferris wheel in Vienna's Prater continues to turn.
Who directed Das Riesenrad?
Das Riesenrad was directed by Géza von Radványi.
Who stars in Das Riesenrad?
The principal cast of Das Riesenrad includes Maria Schell, O.W. Fischer, Adrienne Gessner, Rudolf Forster, Doris Kirchner.
When was Das Riesenrad released and how long is it?
Das Riesenrad was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Das Riesenrad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Das Riesenrad was composed by Hans-Martin Majewski.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Das Riesenrad?
Das Riesenrad holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).