Die Gänse von Bützow
Synopsis
In 1794 Bützow, widow Hornborstel, a top goose breeder, presses Mayor Hane to marry her. Rebuffed, he bans free‐range geese under a “goose edict.” Enraged, she enlists revolutionary‐minded Magister Albus to rally citizens. They rise for goose freedom, the duke deposes Hane, installs a new mayor, and Albus escapes across the border.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Vogel
- Screenplay & Story
- Wilhelm Raabe, Frank Vogel
- Original Score
- Peter Rabenalt
- Original Title
- Die Gänse von Bützow
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Vogel
Wilhelm Raabe, Frank Vogel
Peter Rabenalt
Peter Badel, Werner Bergmann
Ilona Thiel
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Badel
Director of Photography
Werner Bergmann
Director of Photography
Frank Vogel
Director
Ilona Thiel
Editor
Frank Vogel
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die Gänse von Bützow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Die Gänse von Bützow about?
In 1794 Bützow, widow Hornborstel, a top goose breeder, presses Mayor Hane to marry her. Rebuffed, he bans free‐range geese under a “goose edict.” Enraged, she enlists revolutionary‐minded Magister Albus to rally citizens. They rise for goose freedom, the duke deposes Hane, installs a new mayor, and Albus escapes across the border.
Who directed Die Gänse von Bützow?
Die Gänse von Bützow was directed by Frank Vogel.
Who stars in Die Gänse von Bützow?
The principal cast of Die Gänse von Bützow includes Rolf Hoppe, Arno Wyzniewski, Ursula Karusseit, Franziska Troegner, Jaecki Schwarz.
When was Die Gänse von Bützow released and how long is it?
Die Gänse von Bützow was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Die Gänse von Bützow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die Gänse von Bützow was composed by Peter Rabenalt.
Is Die Gänse von Bützow based on a book or true story?
Die Gänse von Bützow is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wilhelm Raabe".