Movie Description
Der Alpenkönig und der Menschenfeind
(1965)Overview
Ever since Rappelkopf was once deceived by a con man, he has become the epitome of a suspicious, stubborn misanthrope and a family nuisance. His wife and daughter, as well as his servants, suffer from his bad moods, accusations, and insinuations. The kind, alpine mountain spirit Astragalus, the King of the Alps, wants to rescue the grumpy man from his constant discontent and misanthropy. He promises to remedy his situation and makes Rappelkopf an offer he cannot refuse: he is to become his alter ego, to slip into another, better form. In the guise of his brother-in-law, the tyrant is to visit his family to convince himself of their loyalty and love. The King of the Alps, in turn, wants to appear as Rappelkopf, the living mirror of the true family despot, in order to morally purify him through self-knowledge.
Featured Crew
- Director : Rudolf Steinboeck
- Writer : Ferdinand Raimund
- Cast : Attila Hörbiger,Paul Hörbiger,Alma Seidler,Max Pfeiler,Hannes Schiel,Christl Erber,Karl Blühm,Heinz Ehrenfreund,Lotte Ledl,Hugo Gottschlich,Tom Krinzinger,Margarethe Dux,Walter Stummvoll,Hella Ferstl,Ulli Fessl,Trude Ackermann,Gertrude Helmer,Lona Dubois
Cast
Rappelkof
Astragalus
Antonie
Alpano
Linarius
Malchen
Sielberkern
August Dorn
Lieschen
Habakuk
Sebastian
Sabine
Christian
Martha
Salchen
Victorine
Walpurga
Emerintia
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Facts
Original TitleDer Alpenkönig und der Menschenfeind
Status Released
Release Information
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1965-06-30
Original LanguageUnknown
Production CompaniesNeue Thalia-Film,Burgtheater Wien
