Little Red Riding Hood
Rotkäppchen
Synopsis
Ever since a little girl received a red cap from her grandmother—which she loves to wear—everyone has called her “Little Red Riding Hood.” Little Red Riding Hood lives with her mother and her five brothers in a little cottage on the edge of the forest. Since their father passed away, Little Red Riding Hood’s brothers have been working as lumberjacks to support the family. The little girl helps her mother with the housework as best she can. When Little Red Riding Hood’s grandmother falls seriously ill, her mother has to take care of her, while the girl handles the chores at home and also prepares meals for her five brothers.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Janssen
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacob Grimm
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Becce
- Original Title
- Rotkäppchen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 46m
- Production Studios
- Schongerfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Janssen
Jacob Grimm
Giuseppe Becce
Wolf Schwan
Hubert Schonger
Department Leadership Roster
Hubert Schonger
Producer
Jacob Grimm
Writer
Walter Janssen
Director
Wolf Schwan
Director of Photography
Giuseppe Becce
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Red Riding Hood
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What is Little Red Riding Hood about?
Ever since a little girl received a red cap from her grandmother—which she loves to wear—everyone has called her “Little Red Riding Hood.” Little Red Riding Hood lives with her mother and her five brothers in a little cottage on the edge of the forest. Since their father passed away, Little Red Riding Hood’s brothers have been working as lumberjacks to support the family. The little girl helps her mother with the housework as best she can. When Little Red Riding Hood’s grandmother falls seriously ill, her mother has to take care of her, while the girl handles the chores at home and also prepares meals for her five brothers.
Who directed Little Red Riding Hood?
Little Red Riding Hood was directed by Walter Janssen.
Who stars in Little Red Riding Hood?
The principal cast of Little Red Riding Hood includes Maren Bielenberg, Elinor von Wallerstein, Wolfgang Eichberger, Ellen Frank, Michael Beutner.
When was Little Red Riding Hood released and how long is it?
Little Red Riding Hood was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Little Red Riding Hood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Red Riding Hood was composed by Giuseppe Becce.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Little Red Riding Hood?
Little Red Riding Hood holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).