Nichts als Sünde
Synopsis
Based upon Shakespeare′s "Twelfth Night", the movie tells the story of the Duke of Illyria who is in love with the Countess Olivia. Olivia, however, keeps eluding him. When the Duke sends her a page to bring her a message, Olivia falls in love with the messenger who is in fact a woman called Viola. After she was shipwrecked on the shores of Illyria, Viola assumed the role of her missing brother. She cannot return Olivia′s love because she, in turn, adores the Duke.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Burger
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare, Hans Burger, Helmut Grewald, Ingrid Reschke, Alfred Hirschmeier
- Original Score
- Klaus Fehmel
- Original Title
- Nichts als Sünde
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Burger
William Shakespeare, Hans Burger, Helmut Grewald, Ingrid Reschke, Alfred Hirschmeier
Klaus Fehmel
Bärbel Winzer
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Burger
Director
Hans Burger
Writer
Helmut Grewald
Writer
Ingrid Reschke
Writer
Alfred Hirschmeier
Writer
Bärbel Winzer
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nichts als Sünde
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nichts als Sünde about?
Based upon Shakespeare′s "Twelfth Night", the movie tells the story of the Duke of Illyria who is in love with the Countess Olivia. Olivia, however, keeps eluding him. When the Duke sends her a page to bring her a message, Olivia falls in love with the messenger who is in fact a woman called Viola. After she was shipwrecked on the shores of Illyria, Viola assumed the role of her missing brother. She cannot return Olivia′s love because she, in turn, adores the Duke.
Who directed Nichts als Sünde?
Nichts als Sünde was directed by Hans Burger.
Who stars in Nichts als Sünde?
The principal cast of Nichts als Sünde includes Annekathrin Bürger, Herwart Grosse, Rolf Herricht, Brigitte Krause, Peter Kiwitt.
When was Nichts als Sünde released and how long is it?
Nichts als Sünde was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Nichts als Sünde?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nichts als Sünde was composed by Klaus Fehmel.