The Merry Wives of Windsor
Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor
Synopsis
For the corpulent nobleman Sir John Falstaff, the inn in the small English town of Windsor is the best of all places. Here he can indulge in excessive dining and intemperate drinking, as well as swagger and boast about his adventures, particularly those of an amorous nature. At present, he has designs on the two young women, Mistress Reich and Fluth, who, in turn, lead the paunchy protagonist mightily by the nose.
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Sonja Ziemann
Frau Fluth (Mistress Ford)
Camilla Spira
Frau Gretchen Reich (Mistress Page)
Paul Esser
Sir John Falstaff (Johannes Spenser)
Eckart Dux
Fenton
Claus Holm
Herr Fluth
Ina Halley
Anna Reich
Gerd Frickhöffer
Dr. Cajus
Edith Hancke
Lehrling bei Reich
Alexander Engel
Joachim Teege
Kurt Mühlhardt
Metzger
Charles Hans Vogt
Ludwig Sachs
Quacksalber
Berta Monnard
Herbert Richter
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georg Wildhagen
- Screenplay & Story
- Georg Wildhagen, Wolff von Gordon, William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- DEFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georg Wildhagen
Georg Wildhagen, Wolff von Gordon, William Shakespeare
Karl Plintzner, Eugen Klagemann
Johanna Rosinski
Department Leadership Roster
Georg Wildhagen
Director
Johanna Rosinski
Editor
Georg Wildhagen
Writer
Otto Erdmann
Production Design
Wolff von Gordon
Writer
Karl Plintzner
Director of Photography
Eugen Klagemann
Director of Photography
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What is The Merry Wives of Windsor about?
For the corpulent nobleman Sir John Falstaff, the inn in the small English town of Windsor is the best of all places. Here he can indulge in excessive dining and intemperate drinking, as well as swagger and boast about his adventures, particularly those of an amorous nature. At present, he has designs on the two young women, Mistress Reich and Fluth, who, in turn, lead the paunchy protagonist mightily by the nose.
Who directed The Merry Wives of Windsor?
The Merry Wives of Windsor was directed by Georg Wildhagen.
Who stars in The Merry Wives of Windsor?
The principal cast of The Merry Wives of Windsor includes Sonja Ziemann, Camilla Spira, Paul Esser, Eckart Dux, Claus Holm.
When was The Merry Wives of Windsor released and how long is it?
The Merry Wives of Windsor was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.