Geierwally
Synopsis
Geierwally, who earned her name through a bitter fight with a bird of prey, refuses to marry Vinzenz, the heir apparent assigned to her by her father, and lives a secluded life in a mountain hut. Her love for Bärenjosef seems hopeless, especially since he knows nothing of Wally's love. She becomes increasingly isolated, becomes the laughing stock of the village, and misunderstandings arise because Bärenjosef's sister Afra is mistakenly regarded as his “girlfriend.” Wally then decides that she would rather have Josef dead than not at all...
Top Cast
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Geierwally
Christoph Eichhorn
Vinzenz
Gottfried Lackmann
Bärenjoseph
Ralph Morgenstern
Aunt Luckard
Ortrud Beginnen
Genoveva
Brigitte Janner
Afra
Karl-Heinz von Hassel
Stromminger
Barbara Valentin
Stephan Wald
Dave Cooke
Geier
Veronica Ferres
Magd
Sonja Neudorfer
Hostess
Walter Bockmayer
Christel von der Post
Elisabeth Volkmann
Erbfürstin
Jutta Küpper
Rolf Bührmann
Lars Degenhardt
Heiner Schunke
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Bockmayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Bockmayer
- Original Score
- Walter Bockmayer, Hurst Hornung
- Original Title
- Geierwally
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Entenproduktion, ZDF, Pro-ject Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Bockmayer
Walter Bockmayer, Wilhelmine von Hillern, Bernd Holzmüller
Walter Bockmayer, Hurst Hornung
Wolfgang Simon, Yvonne Tratz
Karin Nowarra, Alexander Rupp
Rolf Bührmann, Felix Hock, Gabriele Heuser
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Simon
Director of Photography
Walter Bockmayer
Original Music Composer
Rolf Bührmann
Producer
Walter Bockmayer
Screenplay
Walter Bockmayer
Director
Karin Nowarra
Editor
Alexander Rupp
Editor
Bernd Holzmüller
Writer
Waltraud Lindner
Costume Design
Thomas Schappert
Production Design
Gabriele Heuser
Producer
Hurst Hornung
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Geierwally
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Geierwally about?
Geierwally, who earned her name through a bitter fight with a bird of prey, refuses to marry Vinzenz, the heir apparent assigned to her by her father, and lives a secluded life in a mountain hut. Her love for Bärenjosef seems hopeless, especially since he knows nothing of Wally's love. She becomes increasingly isolated, becomes the laughing stock of the village, and misunderstandings arise because Bärenjosef's sister Afra is mistakenly regarded as his “girlfriend.” Wally then decides that she would rather have Josef dead than not at all...
Who directed Geierwally?
Geierwally was directed by Walter Bockmayer.
Who stars in Geierwally?
The principal cast of Geierwally includes Samy Orfgen, Christoph Eichhorn, Gottfried Lackmann, Ralph Morgenstern, Ortrud Beginnen.
When was Geierwally released and how long is it?
Geierwally was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Geierwally?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Geierwally was composed by Walter Bockmayer, Hurst Hornung.
Is Geierwally based on a book or true story?
Geierwally is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wilhelmine von Hillern".