The Golden Goose
Die goldene Gans
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Synopsis
Klaus lives with his two brothers Kunz and Franz in a little village. Together, they ply their trade as cobblers in a small workshop. But the workload rests mainly on the shoulders of ill-treated Klaus. When Kunz and Franz go off into the forest to chop wood for fuel they run into an old woman who asks them for some wine and bread. Rudely and gruffly, they refuse her request and return home without any wood. Klaus then has to set out and he meets the old woman as well. He gladly offers her his frugal meal which is suddenly turned into pancakes and good wine. In addition, he receives a golden goose for his kindness. The bird possesses a an unusual characteristic: all those who are prying, nosy, envious and rapacious get stuck to it and become glued to one another.
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Kaspar Eichel
Klaus
Karin Ugowski
Prinzessin
Uwe Detlef Jessen
Kunz
Peter Dommisch
Franz
Hartmut Beer
Spießgeselle
Gerd E. Schäfer
Weisenstein
Heinz Scholz
König
Katharina Lind
Lies
Renate Usko
Gret
Fritz Schlegel
Wirt
Gerhard Rachold
Prinz Störenfried
Jochen Thomas
Raufbold
Joachim Fuchs
Schreihals
Ralph Boettner
Hauptmann des Königs
Walter E. Fuß
Reiter des Königs
Fritz Decho
Graf Ohnewitz
Karl Heinz Oppel
1. Musikant
Horst Papke
2. Musikant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Siegfried Hartmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Siegfried Hartmann, Günter Kaltofen
- Original Score
- Siegfried Bethmann
- Original Title
- Die goldene Gans
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Siegfried Hartmann
Siegfried Hartmann, Günter Kaltofen, Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
Siegfried Bethmann
Karl Plintzner
Hildegard Conrad
Günter Kaltofen, K. Gordon Murray
Department Leadership Roster
Günter Kaltofen
Producer
Karl Plintzner
Director of Photography
Hildegard Conrad
Editor
Ingeborg Wilfert
Costume Design
Siegfried Hartmann
Screenplay
Günter Kaltofen
Screenplay
Siegfried Hartmann
Director
K. Gordon Murray
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Golden Goose
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Golden Goose about?
Klaus lives with his two brothers Kunz and Franz in a little village. Together, they ply their trade as cobblers in a small workshop. But the workload rests mainly on the shoulders of ill-treated Klaus. When Kunz and Franz go off into the forest to chop wood for fuel they run into an old woman who asks them for some wine and bread. Rudely and gruffly, they refuse her request and return home without any wood. Klaus then has to set out and he meets the old woman as well. He gladly offers her his frugal meal which is suddenly turned into pancakes and good wine. In addition, he receives a golden goose for his kindness. The bird possesses a an unusual characteristic: all those who are prying, nosy, envious and rapacious get stuck to it and become glued to one another.
Who directed The Golden Goose?
The Golden Goose was directed by Siegfried Hartmann.
Who stars in The Golden Goose?
The principal cast of The Golden Goose includes Kaspar Eichel, Karin Ugowski, Uwe Detlef Jessen, Peter Dommisch, Hartmut Beer.
When was The Golden Goose released and how long is it?
The Golden Goose was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Golden Goose?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Golden Goose was composed by Siegfried Bethmann.
Is The Golden Goose based on a book or true story?
The Golden Goose is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jacob Grimm", Novel: "Wilhelm Grimm".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Golden Goose?
The Golden Goose holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).