Der Rosenkavalier
Synopsis
The legendary soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf stars in this acclaimed film of Richard Strauss' delightful opera, Der Rosenkavalier. This Salzburg Festival production of Strauss' great work toured the world, and this filmed version was hailed by The New York Times as "Superb." Schwarzkopf performs her signature role as Princess von Werdenberg, an aging beauty involved with a younger man, Octavian. But when Octavian agrees to assist Baron Ochs by delivering the Baron's proposal of marriage to the beautiful young Sophie, the messenger and bride-to-be fall in love with each other!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Czinner
- Original Title
- Der Rosenkavalier
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 3h 12m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Czinner
Philip Barnikel
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Czinner
Director
Philip Barnikel
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Rosenkavalier
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What is Der Rosenkavalier about?
The legendary soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf stars in this acclaimed film of Richard Strauss' delightful opera, Der Rosenkavalier. This Salzburg Festival production of Strauss' great work toured the world, and this filmed version was hailed by The New York Times as "Superb." Schwarzkopf performs her signature role as Princess von Werdenberg, an aging beauty involved with a younger man, Octavian. But when Octavian agrees to assist Baron Ochs by delivering the Baron's proposal of marriage to the beautiful young Sophie, the messenger and bride-to-be fall in love with each other!
Who directed Der Rosenkavalier?
Der Rosenkavalier was directed by Paul Czinner.
Who stars in Der Rosenkavalier?
The principal cast of Der Rosenkavalier includes Herbert von Karajan, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Otto Edelmann, Sena Jurinac, Erich Kunz.
When was Der Rosenkavalier released and how long is it?
Der Rosenkavalier was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 3h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Der Rosenkavalier?
Der Rosenkavalier holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).