Whom the Gods Love
Wen die Götter lieben
Synopsis
In the first of Hartl's two Mozart biographies, Hans Holt plays the robust and dashing composer who, in keeping with the spirit of the film's time of origin, sets out into the world like a soldier of art after his falling out with the Salzburg authorities. Instead of conquering lands, he conquers the hearts of young ladies, like one of his most famous creations.
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Hans Holt
Mozart
Irene von Meyendorff
Aloisia Lange
Winnie Markus
Konstanze Mozart
Rosa Albach-Retty
Anna Maria Mozart
Paul Hörbiger
Von Strack
Curd Jürgens
Emperor Joseph II
Annie Rosar
Frau Weber
René Deltgen
Ludwig van Beethoven
Fritz Imhoff
Johann Georg Albrechtsberger
Walter Janssen
Leopold Mozart
Thea Weis
Sophie Weber
Richard Eybner
Baron von Gemmingen
Erich Nikowitz
Franz Xaver Süßmayr
Karl Blühm
Hoeffer
Erna Berger
Sängerin
Karl Schmitt-Walter
Sänger
Susi Witt
Georg Lorenz
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karl Hartl
- Screenplay & Story
- Eduard von Borsody, E. Strzygowski, Richard Billinger
- Original Title
- Wen die Götter lieben
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- UFA, Wien-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karl Hartl
Eduard von Borsody, E. Strzygowski, Richard Billinger
Günther Anders
Henny Brünsch, Karl Hartl
Karl Hartl
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Hartl
Director
Eduard von Borsody
Writer
Henny Brünsch
Editor
Karl Hartl
Editor
Günther Anders
Director of Photography
Karl Hartl
Producer
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What is Whom the Gods Love about?
In the first of Hartl's two Mozart biographies, Hans Holt plays the robust and dashing composer who, in keeping with the spirit of the film's time of origin, sets out into the world like a soldier of art after his falling out with the Salzburg authorities. Instead of conquering lands, he conquers the hearts of young ladies, like one of his most famous creations.
Who directed Whom the Gods Love?
Whom the Gods Love was directed by Karl Hartl.
Who stars in Whom the Gods Love?
The principal cast of Whom the Gods Love includes Hans Holt, Irene von Meyendorff, Winnie Markus, Rosa Albach-Retty, Paul Hörbiger.
When was Whom the Gods Love released and how long is it?
Whom the Gods Love was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Is Whom the Gods Love based on a book or true story?
Whom the Gods Love is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "E. Strzygowski", Novel: "Richard Billinger".