The Spessart Inn
Das Wirtshaus im Spessart
Synopsis
Countess Franziska "is kidnapped" by a band of robbers. However, her father is not willing to pay the ransom so Franziska changes sides.
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Top Cast
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Liselotte Pulver
Franziska
Carlos Thompson
Robber Chief
Günther Lüders
Baron Sperling
Rudolf Vogel
Buffon Parucchio
Hubert von Meyerinck
Von Teckel
Herbert Hübner
Sandau
Paul Esser
Corporal
Ina Peters
Barbara
Kai Fischer
Bettina
Veronika Fitz
Luise
Vera Complojer
Wirtin
Anette Karmann
Adele
Helmuth Lohner
Felix
Hans Clarin
Peter
Otto Storr
Reverend
Karl Hanft
Jacob
Heini Göbel
Gottlieb
Ernst Brasch
Anton
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Hoffmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Luiselotte Enderle, Heinz Pauck, Curt Hanno Gutbrod, Günter Neumann
- Original Score
- Franz Grothe
- Original Title
- Das Wirtshaus im Spessart
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Bavaria Film, Georg-Witt-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Hoffmann
Luiselotte Enderle, Heinz Pauck, Curt Hanno Gutbrod, Günter Neumann, Wilhelm Hauff, Kurt Hoffmann
Franz Grothe
Richard Angst
Claus von Boro
Georg Witt
Department Leadership Roster
Georg Witt
Producer
Kurt Hoffmann
Director
Richard Angst
Director of Photography
Claus von Boro
Editor
Luiselotte Enderle
Screenplay
Heinz Pauck
Screenplay
Franz Grothe
Original Music Composer
Curt Hanno Gutbrod
Screenplay
Günter Neumann
Screenplay
Robert Herlth
Production Design
Elisabeth Urbancic
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spessart Inn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Spessart Inn about?
Countess Franziska "is kidnapped" by a band of robbers. However, her father is not willing to pay the ransom so Franziska changes sides.
Who directed The Spessart Inn?
The Spessart Inn was directed by Kurt Hoffmann.
Who stars in The Spessart Inn?
The principal cast of The Spessart Inn includes Liselotte Pulver, Carlos Thompson, Günther Lüders, Rudolf Vogel, Hubert von Meyerinck.
When was The Spessart Inn released and how long is it?
The Spessart Inn was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Spessart Inn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Spessart Inn was composed by Franz Grothe.
Is The Spessart Inn based on a book or true story?
The Spessart Inn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wilhelm Hauff".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spessart Inn?
The Spessart Inn holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).