The Golden Thaler
Die Geschichte vom goldenen Taler
Synopsis
The impoverished and homeless orphan girl Anna Barbara sets out in search of the mysterious golden thaler. The rag collector Hans Geiz offers her the promise of it if she toils in his underground kingdom for three years.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bodo Fürneisen
- Screenplay & Story
- Manfred Freitag, Joachim Nestler, Hans Fallada
- Original Score
- Michael Heubach
- Original Title
- Die Geschichte vom goldenen Taler
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Fernsehen der DDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bodo Fürneisen
Manfred Freitag, Joachim Nestler, Hans Fallada
Michael Heubach
Eberhard Borkmann
Ilona Thiel
Department Leadership Roster
Bodo Fürneisen
Director
Manfred Freitag
Writer
Joachim Nestler
Writer
Eberhard Borkmann
Director of Photography
Ilona Thiel
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Golden Thaler
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Golden Thaler about?
The impoverished and homeless orphan girl Anna Barbara sets out in search of the mysterious golden thaler. The rag collector Hans Geiz offers her the promise of it if she toils in his underground kingdom for three years.
Who directed The Golden Thaler?
The Golden Thaler was directed by Bodo Fürneisen.
Who stars in The Golden Thaler?
The principal cast of The Golden Thaler includes Reiner Heise, Antje Straßburger, Dirk Brennemann, Doris Thalmer, Gerd Ehlers.
When was The Golden Thaler released and how long is it?
The Golden Thaler was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Golden Thaler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Golden Thaler was composed by Michael Heubach.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Golden Thaler?
The Golden Thaler holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).