The Sinister Wish
Die unheimlichen Wünsche
Synopsis
After losing almost all of his money, a young marquis discovers that among his few remaining possessions is a magical piece of leather which is capable of fulfilling any wish. However, every use of it will make it less effective and furthermore will shorten the life of its user. Nevertheless, the marquis uses the magical object ruthlessly in order to regain his wealth and especially to get the love of Feodora, an actress. But all his efforts only seem to lead to doom…
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Olga Tschechowa
Feodora, Schauspielerin
Käthe Gold
Pauline, Silhouettenschneiderin
Elisabeth Flickenschildt
Blanchette, Besitzerin einer Schenke
Hans Holt
Marquis Rafaél de Valentin
Ewald Balser
Pertignac, Kunsthändler, Rafaéls Freun
Paul Dahlke
Canais, Feodoras Lakai und Geliebter
Axel von Ambesser
Jouet, Luftschiffer
Franz Pfaudler
Navarreins
Aribert Wäscher
Vignon
S.O. Schoening
Auktionator
Heinrich Troxbömker
Jonathas, Rafaéls Diener
Armin Schweizer
Cordot, Notar
Oskar Schättiger
Emile, Literat
Ellinor Hamsun
Lucy, Freudenmädchen
Friedrich Maurer
Nnvalide von der Seinebrücke
Wolfgang Dohnberg
Navarreins Diener
Angelo Ferrari
Gast bei Rafaél
Alfred Karen
Gast bei Feodora
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Heinz Hilpert
- Original Title
- Die unheimlichen Wünsche
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Tobis Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Heinz Hilpert
Department Leadership Roster
Heinz Hilpert
Director
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What is The Sinister Wish about?
After losing almost all of his money, a young marquis discovers that among his few remaining possessions is a magical piece of leather which is capable of fulfilling any wish. However, every use of it will make it less effective and furthermore will shorten the life of its user. Nevertheless, the marquis uses the magical object ruthlessly in order to regain his wealth and especially to get the love of Feodora, an actress. But all his efforts only seem to lead to doom…
Who directed The Sinister Wish?
The Sinister Wish was directed by Heinz Hilpert.
Who stars in The Sinister Wish?
The principal cast of The Sinister Wish includes Olga Tschechowa, Käthe Gold, Elisabeth Flickenschildt, Hans Holt, Ewald Balser.
When was The Sinister Wish released and how long is it?
The Sinister Wish was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.