Der Struwwelpeter (1955): Cast
Der Struwwelpeter is a 1955 fantasy family film directed by Fritz Genschow, starring Fredy Kaindl as Struwwelpeter, Renée Stobrawa and Traute Höhnisch. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 19m (79 min)
- Director
- Fritz Genschow
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Fritz Genschow Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Der Struwwelpeter About?
The premise of Der Struwwelpeter without spoilers.
Adapted from the classic German children’s book, the film presents ten illustrated rhymed tales delivering exaggerated moral lessons. Director Fritz Genschow, known for fairy‑tale adaptations, offers a darker take on Hoffmann’s stories, where misbehaving children face extreme punishments—burns, starvation, amputations. A miraculous Christmas‑type reversal restores them, ending on hope.
Der Struwwelpeter Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- misbehavior
- anger
- based on children's book
- chase
- whipping
- broken dish
- crawling between someone's legs
- dog bite
- jumping out a window
- rescue
- ashes
- rain
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- shoe
- umbrella
- saint
- breaking a statue
- tipping over a chair
- animal with a gun
- carried away by the wind
- chased with a gun
- girl drops a doll
- looking at the sky while walking
- tablecloth pulled off a table
- bandaging a leg
- wind
- falling into a well
- falling into a river
- playing with a match
- ruining dinner
- shopping
- drawing comes to life
- storm
- ink
- racism
- bullying
- black boy
- spray pump
- ear trumpet
- doctor visits bedside
- afraid of doctor
- animal abuse
- dog
- hanging clothes
- breaking china
- swinging from a chandelier
- breaking objects
- throwing a chair
- hare
- fake tree
- gun
Der Struwwelpeter Cast & Characters
Fredy Kaindl leads the cast as Struwwelpeter, with Renée Stobrawa and Traute Höhnisch as Paulinchen. Directed by Fritz Genschow; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Fritz Genschow
- Fredy Kaindl as Struwwelpeter
- Renée Stobrawa
- Traute Höhnisch as Paulinchen
- Eric Canso as Friedrich
More from Fritz Genschow
One more film directed by Fritz Genschow: Snow White.
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Der Struwwelpeter FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Der Struwwelpeter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Der Struwwelpeter?
Der Struwwelpeter runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was Der Struwwelpeter released?
Der Struwwelpeter was released on January 23, 1955.
Who directed Der Struwwelpeter?
Der Struwwelpeter was directed by Fritz Genschow.
More films by Fritz Genschow Who is in the cast of Der Struwwelpeter?
Der Struwwelpeter stars Fredy Kaindl as Struwwelpeter, Renée Stobrawa and Traute Höhnisch as Paulinchen, among 4 credited actors.
Does Der Struwwelpeter have a post-credit scene?
No. Der Struwwelpeter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Der Struwwelpeter in?
The original language of Der Struwwelpeter is German.
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