Peer Gynt
Synopsis
Fun-loving Peer Gynt lives carefree on his parents' farm. Only his mother is a fixed point of reference; he doesn't think much of regular work and an orderly life. His mother's death brings him closer to the young Solveig, but he leaves her and his homeland to make his fortune in America.
Top Cast
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Hans Albers
Peer Gynt
Lucie Höflich
Aase, Peers Mutter
Ellen Frank
Ingrid
Olga Tschechowa
Baronin Agga
Lizzi Waldmüller
Tatjana
Fritz Odemar
Silvan
Walter Gross
Journalist
Ferdinand Marian
Scheich
Marieluise Claudius
Solveig
Zehra Achmed
Anitra
Richard Ryen
Gunarson
Hans Schultze
Schmied Aslak
F. W. Schröder-Schrom
Vater Solveigs
Leopoldine Sangora
Mutter Solveigs
Friedrich Kayssler
Kiensley
Otto Wernicke
Parker
Fred Döderlein
Mats Moen
Mina Höcker-Behrens
Frau Rink
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fritz Wendhausen
- Original Title
- Peer Gynt
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Bavaria Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fritz Wendhausen
Department Leadership Roster
Fritz Wendhausen
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peer Gynt
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What is Peer Gynt about?
Fun-loving Peer Gynt lives carefree on his parents' farm. Only his mother is a fixed point of reference; he doesn't think much of regular work and an orderly life. His mother's death brings him closer to the young Solveig, but he leaves her and his homeland to make his fortune in America.
Who directed Peer Gynt?
Peer Gynt was directed by Fritz Wendhausen.
Who stars in Peer Gynt?
The principal cast of Peer Gynt includes Hans Albers, Lucie Höflich, Ellen Frank, Olga Tschechowa, Lizzi Waldmüller.
When was Peer Gynt released and how long is it?
Peer Gynt was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.