Gasparone
Synopsis
Based on the operetta of the same name by Carl Milöcker. The residents of an Austrian town decide to teach their eccentric mayor a lesson. A young fisherman dresses up as the famous bandit Gaspare and goes to see the mayor. The mayor, terrified, flees from "Gaspare" and commits a series of ridiculous acts, becoming the laughing stock of the whole town.
Top Cast
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Bert Fortell
Erminio
Karl Paryla
Benozzo
Hortense Raky
Rosa
Senta Wengraf
Carlotta Cayalla
Kurt Preger
Sindulfo
Wolfgang Heinz
Podesta Nasone
Greta Zimmer
Lucia Marina
Karl Skraup
Cefalu
Egon von Jordan
Gouverneur
Friedrich Neubauer
Silvio
Otto Schmöle
Cavalaliero
Viktor Braun
Leone
Alfred Böhm
Gewerbetreibender
Frank Steinberg
Gewerbetreibender
Rudolf Wasserlof
Gewerbetreibender
Hans Unterkircher
Friedrich Lobe
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karl Paryla
- Screenplay & Story
- Hanns Eisler, Karl Paryla
- Original Title
- Gasparone
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Projektograph Film, Wien-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karl Paryla
Hanns Eisler, Karl Paryla
Viktor Meihsl, Willi Sohm
Josef Juvancic, Leontine Klicka
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Paryla
Director
Hanns Eisler
Screenplay
Karl Paryla
Screenplay
Viktor Meihsl
Director of Photography
Willi Sohm
Director of Photography
Josef Juvancic
Editor
Leontine Klicka
Editor
Leo Metzenbauer
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Gasparone.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gasparone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gasparone about?
Based on the operetta of the same name by Carl Milöcker. The residents of an Austrian town decide to teach their eccentric mayor a lesson. A young fisherman dresses up as the famous bandit Gaspare and goes to see the mayor. The mayor, terrified, flees from "Gaspare" and commits a series of ridiculous acts, becoming the laughing stock of the whole town.
Who directed Gasparone?
Gasparone was directed by Karl Paryla.
Who stars in Gasparone?
The principal cast of Gasparone includes Bert Fortell, Karl Paryla, Hortense Raky, Senta Wengraf, Kurt Preger.
When was Gasparone released and how long is it?
Gasparone was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.