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Die Fledermaus (1962): Cast

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Die Fledermaus is a 1962 music comedy directed by Géza von Cziffra, starring Peter Alexander as Dr. Gabriel Eisenstein, Oskar Sima and Boy Gobert. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.

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Die Fledermaus (1962) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Genres
Music , Comedy
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Die Fledermaus About?

The premise of Die Fledermaus without spoilers.

Dr. Gabriel Eisenstein, legal counsel for Arabayam & Co., is serving an eight‑day sentence in Grinzing prison for insulting a public official. At the same time his employer, Basil Arabayam, tasks him with infiltrating Prince Orlofsky’s ball, posing as the Marquis Renard alongside a fictitious wife. The couple must persuade the prince to donate oil‑rich Bakutin lands on the Black Sea, which will then be transferred to Arabayam.

Die Fledermaus Themes & Keywords

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  • prison
  • wife
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Cast & crew

Die Fledermaus Cast & Characters

Peter Alexander leads the cast as Dr. Gabriel Eisenstein, with Oskar Sima as Basil Arabayam and Boy Gobert as Prinz Orlofsky. Directed by Géza von Cziffra; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Géza von Cziffra

More films directed by Géza von Cziffra: Should a Schoolgirl Tell?, Lana: Queen of the Amazons, Charley’s Aunt and The Sweet Life of Count Bobby.

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Die Fledermaus Also Known As

Also known as “Летучая мышь”.

Also known as
  • Летучая мышь

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FAQ

Die Fledermaus FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Die Fledermaus?

Die Fledermaus runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was Die Fledermaus released?

Die Fledermaus was released on February 2, 1962.

Who directed Die Fledermaus?

Die Fledermaus was directed by Géza von Cziffra.

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Who is in the cast of Die Fledermaus?

Die Fledermaus stars Peter Alexander as Dr. Gabriel Eisenstein, Oskar Sima as Basil Arabayam and Boy Gobert as Prinz Orlofsky, among 12 credited actors.

Does Die Fledermaus have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Die Fledermaus in?

The original language of Die Fledermaus is German.

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