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Elisabeth Flickenschildt
Claire Zachanassian
Rolf Wanka
Claires Gatten VII-IX
Hans Mahnke
Alfred Ill
Bum Krüger
Bürgermeister
Robert Taube
Butler
Al Hoosmann
Toby
Paul Dättel
Roby
Gerhard Ritter
Koby
Richard Bohne
Loby
Katharina Kuiper von Bülow
Tochter
Werner Pochath
Ills Sohn
Annemarie Schradiek
Wilhelm Kürten
Arnim Suessenguth
Hans Epskamp
Walter Starz
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ludwig Cremer
- Screenplay & Story
- Friedrich Dürrenmatt
- Original Title
- Der Besuch der alten Dame
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Südwestfunk
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ludwig Cremer
Friedrich Dürrenmatt
Department Leadership Roster
Ludwig Cremer
Director
Friedrich Dürrenmatt
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Besuch der alten Dame
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What is Der Besuch der alten Dame about?
An enormously wealthy woman returns to her hometown with a dreadful bargain: She wants the townspeople to kill the man who jilted her in exchange for enough money to revitalize the town.
Who directed Der Besuch der alten Dame?
Der Besuch der alten Dame was directed by Ludwig Cremer.
Who stars in Der Besuch der alten Dame?
The principal cast of Der Besuch der alten Dame includes Elisabeth Flickenschildt, Rolf Wanka, Hans Mahnke, Bum Krüger, Robert Taube.
When was Der Besuch der alten Dame released and how long is it?
Der Besuch der alten Dame was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.