Die Geierwally
Synopsis
In the mountains of the Ötztal, the wealthy Fender (Eduard Köck) and Wally (Heath Hatheyer), his only daughter and heir, manage a small farm. He wants to marry the rich, but boring, Vincent (Leopold Esterle). Wally escapes to a mountain hut, where she lives alone and withdrawn. Her love belongs to the hunter, Joseph (Sepp Rist). When she unwisely takes a young vulture from its nest and is attacked by the mother, Joseph comes to her aid and from that point on, she fondly calls him her "Geierwally". He also feels attracted to her, but Wally can't escape the feeling, that the young Afra is his mistress. Mad with jealousy, Wally announces that she'll marry the one who kills Josef. Vincent wants to earn her hand and is determined to kill the Geierwally. Just in time, though, the actual relationship between Joseph and Afra is clarified.
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Heidemarie Hatheyer
Wally Fender ( Geierwally )
Sepp Rist
Joseph Brandt ( Bärenjoseph )
Eduard Köck
Alois Fender
Winnie Markus
Afra Kuttner
Leopold Esterle
Vinzenz Gellner
Mimi Gstöttner-Auer
Luckard
Ludwig Auer
Klettenmeier
Maria Hofen
Mariann Rosenbauer
Georg Vogelsang
Nicodemus Rosenbauer
Käte Merk
Resi
Marta Salm
Obermagd
Anna Exl
Ochsenwirtin
Hans Kratzer
Dorfbote
Gustav Waldau
Graf
Franz Ludwig
Oberförster
Rolf Pinegger
Bürgermeister
Hans Hanauer
Lehrer
Franzl Grüner
Hüterjunge
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Steinhoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacob Geis, Hans Steinhoff, Alexander Lix
- Original Score
- Nico Dostal
- Original Title
- Die Geierwally
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Tobis Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Steinhoff
Jacob Geis, Hans Steinhoff, Alexander Lix, Wilhelmine von Hillern
Nico Dostal
Richard Angst
Ella Ensink
Gerhard Staab
Department Leadership Roster
Jacob Geis
Screenplay
Nico Dostal
Original Music Composer
Gerhard Staab
Producer
Hans Steinhoff
Director
Hans Steinhoff
Screenplay
Alexander Lix
Screenplay
Richard Angst
Director of Photography
Ella Ensink
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die Geierwally
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Die Geierwally about?
In the mountains of the Ötztal, the wealthy Fender (Eduard Köck) and Wally (Heath Hatheyer), his only daughter and heir, manage a small farm. He wants to marry the rich, but boring, Vincent (Leopold Esterle). Wally escapes to a mountain hut, where she lives alone and withdrawn. Her love belongs to the hunter, Joseph (Sepp Rist). When she unwisely takes a young vulture from its nest and is attacked by the mother, Joseph comes to her aid and from that point on, she fondly calls him her "Geierwally". He also feels attracted to her, but Wally can't escape the feeling, that the young Afra is his mistress. Mad with jealousy, Wally announces that she'll marry the one who kills Josef. Vincent wants to earn her hand and is determined to kill the Geierwally. Just in time, though, the actual relationship between Joseph and Afra is clarified.
Who directed Die Geierwally?
Die Geierwally was directed by Hans Steinhoff.
Who stars in Die Geierwally?
The principal cast of Die Geierwally includes Heidemarie Hatheyer, Sepp Rist, Eduard Köck, Winnie Markus, Leopold Esterle.
When was Die Geierwally released and how long is it?
Die Geierwally was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Die Geierwally?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die Geierwally was composed by Nico Dostal.
Is Die Geierwally based on a book or true story?
Die Geierwally is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wilhelmine von Hillern".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Die Geierwally?
Die Geierwally holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).