The Cry of the Wild Geese
Ruf der Wildgänse
Synopsis
Gare uses the knowledge that his wife Amelia was imprisoned and had an illegitimate son to make her his subject. When her son Marc Jordan appears and falls in love with her daughter Judith, Amelia is forced to tell the truth. Gare then tyrannizes Judith. She tries to escape, but a fatal accident occurs first.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Heinrich
- Screenplay & Story
- Per Schwenzen
- Original Score
- Rolf A. Wilhelm
- Original Title
- Ruf der Wildgänse
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Wiener Mundus-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Heinrich
Per Schwenzen, Martha Ostenso
Rolf A. Wilhelm
Walter Tuch
Renate Jelinek
Alf Teichs, Alfred Stöger
Department Leadership Roster
Alf Teichs
Producer
Alfred Stöger
Producer
Walter Tuch
Director of Photography
Renate Jelinek
Editor
Hans Heinrich
Director
Per Schwenzen
Screenplay
Rolf A. Wilhelm
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cry of the Wild Geese
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What is The Cry of the Wild Geese about?
Gare uses the knowledge that his wife Amelia was imprisoned and had an illegitimate son to make her his subject. When her son Marc Jordan appears and falls in love with her daughter Judith, Amelia is forced to tell the truth. Gare then tyrannizes Judith. She tries to escape, but a fatal accident occurs first.
Who directed The Cry of the Wild Geese?
The Cry of the Wild Geese was directed by Hans Heinrich.
Who stars in The Cry of the Wild Geese?
The principal cast of The Cry of the Wild Geese includes Ewald Balser, Heidemarie Hatheyer, Brigitte Horney, Marisa Mell, Hans H. Neubert.
When was The Cry of the Wild Geese released and how long is it?
The Cry of the Wild Geese was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cry of the Wild Geese?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cry of the Wild Geese was composed by Rolf A. Wilhelm.
Is The Cry of the Wild Geese based on a book or true story?
The Cry of the Wild Geese is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Martha Ostenso".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cry of the Wild Geese?
The Cry of the Wild Geese holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).