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Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste (1988): Cast

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Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste is a 1988 family comedy directed by Bodo Fürneisen, starring Dietrich Körner as Ludwig Löwenhaupt, Barbara Dittus and Käthe Reichel. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.

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Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Director
Bodo Fürneisen
Genres
Comedy , Family , Fantasy
Original language
German
Studio
DEFA
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste About?

The premise of Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste without spoilers.

Opera singer Ludwig Löwenhaupt buys a goose for a Christmas roast, but his children—Elli, Gerda and Peterle—become attached to the bird, naming her Gustje. They treat her as a pet, taking her to bed. When Ludwig plans to slaughter her, the family’s protest and his conscience stop him. Gustje is spared, and he receives a pre‑butchered goose instead.

Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste Themes & Keywords

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  • christmas
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste Cast & Characters

Dietrich Körner leads the cast as Ludwig Löwenhaupt, with Barbara Dittus as Hanna Löwenhaupt and Käthe Reichel as Gertrud Löwenhaupt. Directed by Bodo Fürneisen; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Bodo Fürneisen

More films directed by Bodo Fürneisen: Der Prinz im Bärenfell, Komasaufen, Jorinde und Joringel and Die Prinzessin auf der Erbse.

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Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste?

Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste released?

Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste was released on December 24, 1988.

Who directed Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste?

Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste was directed by Bodo Fürneisen.

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Who is in the cast of Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste?

Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste stars Dietrich Körner as Ludwig Löwenhaupt, Barbara Dittus as Hanna Löwenhaupt and Käthe Reichel as Gertrud Löwenhaupt, among 16 credited actors.

Does Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste have a post-credit scene?

No. Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste in?

The original language of Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste is German.

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