The Foundling
Der Findling
Synopsis
The story centers on the Roman merchant Piacchi, who raises the foundling Nicolo after the death of his son and bequeaths all his possessions to the young man. However, the adopted son turns against Piacchi and his wife.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Moorse
- Screenplay & Story
- George Moorse, Heinrich von Kleist
- Original Score
- Wilfried Schröpfer
- Original Title
- Der Findling
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- BR, Sender Freies Berlin, Literarisches Colloquium
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Moorse
George Moorse, Heinrich von Kleist
Wilfried Schröpfer
Gérard Vandenberg
Christa Wernicke
Hellmut Haffner, Wolfgang Ramsbott
Department Leadership Roster
Gérard Vandenberg
Director of Photography
Christa Wernicke
Editor
Hellmut Haffner
Producer
Wolfgang Ramsbott
Producer
George Moorse
Writer
George Moorse
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Foundling
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Foundling about?
The story centers on the Roman merchant Piacchi, who raises the foundling Nicolo after the death of his son and bequeaths all his possessions to the young man. However, the adopted son turns against Piacchi and his wife.
Who directed The Foundling?
The Foundling was directed by George Moorse.
Who stars in The Foundling?
The principal cast of The Foundling includes Rudolf Fernau, Julie Felix, Elke Kummer, Titus Gerhardt, Ashkhen Kaprielian.
When was The Foundling released and how long is it?
The Foundling was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Foundling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Foundling was composed by Wilfried Schröpfer.