Adele Spitzeder
Synopsis
The true story of Adele Spitzeder, who started her own private bank in 1870s Bavaria by promising everyone that gave her money high interest rates. Initially dubbed the "Angel of the poor", she was arrested for fraud after the whole scheme collapsed.
Top Cast
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Ruth Drexel
Adele Spitzeder
Ursula Strätz
Emilie Stier
Rosemarie Fendel
Frau Fleck
Joachim von Mengershausen
Graf von Mengershausen
Monica Bleibtreu
Elfie
Harry Baer
Ludwig II.
Peter Kern
Wirt
Rudolf Lenz
Polizeipräsident
Gudrun Mebs
Erste Freundin
Lilith Ungerer
Zweite Freundin
Ingrid Caven
Günther Kaufmann
Rolf Schimpf
Michael Habeck
Henner Quest
Joseph Saxinger
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peer Raben
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Sperr, Peer Raben
- Original Score
- Peer Raben
- Original Title
- Adele Spitzeder
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Filmverlag der Autoren, WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peer Raben
Martin Sperr, Peer Raben
Peer Raben
Michael Ballhaus
Peter Przygodda
Joachim von Mengershausen
Department Leadership Roster
Peer Raben
Director
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Martin Sperr
Writer
Peer Raben
Writer
Joachim von Mengershausen
Producer
Peer Raben
Original Music Composer
Peter Przygodda
Editor
Wolfgang Schünke
Production Design
Brigitte Scholz
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Adele Spitzeder.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Adele Spitzeder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Adele Spitzeder about?
The true story of Adele Spitzeder, who started her own private bank in 1870s Bavaria by promising everyone that gave her money high interest rates. Initially dubbed the "Angel of the poor", she was arrested for fraud after the whole scheme collapsed.
Who directed Adele Spitzeder?
Adele Spitzeder was directed by Peer Raben.
Who stars in Adele Spitzeder?
The principal cast of Adele Spitzeder includes Ruth Drexel, Ursula Strätz, Rosemarie Fendel, Joachim von Mengershausen, Monica Bleibtreu.
When was Adele Spitzeder released and how long is it?
Adele Spitzeder was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Adele Spitzeder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Adele Spitzeder was composed by Peer Raben.