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Ring of the Nibelungs (2004): Cast

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Ring of the Nibelungs is a 2004 film directed by Uli Edel, starring Benno Fürmann as Siegfried, Max von Sydow and Julian Sands. It runs 3 hours.

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Ring of the Nibelungs (2004) movie poster
Runtime
3h (180 min)
Director
Uli Edel
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ring of the Nibelungs About?

The premise of Ring of the Nibelungs without spoilers.

Inspired by the Norse Nibelungen saga that later influenced Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, the film follows Siegfried, a blacksmith unaware he is heir to a fallen kingdom. He wins the Burgundians’ favor by slaying the dragon Fafnir and claiming a vast treasure, but ignores the hoard’s curse, endangering his love for warrior queen Brunhild.

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Cast & crew

Ring of the Nibelungs Cast & Characters

Benno Fürmann leads the cast as Siegfried, with Max von Sydow as Eyvind and Julian Sands as Hagen. Directed by Uli Edel; 14 actors are credited in all.

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More from Uli Edel

More films directed by Uli Edel, best-rated first: The Baader Meinhof Complex, Last Exit to Brooklyn, The Little Vampire and Body of Evidence.

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Ring of the Nibelungs Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “A Maldição do Anel” and “El reino del anillo”.

Also known as
  • A Maldição do Anel
  • El reino del anillo
  • Ring and the Dragon - La leggenda dei Nibelunghi
  • Перстень Нібелунгів
  • Die Nibelungen
  • Кольцо Нибелунгов
  • Království prstenu
  • Kráľovstvo prsteňa
  • La saga dei Nibelunghi

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Ring of the Nibelungs FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ring of the Nibelungs, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ring of the Nibelungs?

Ring of the Nibelungs runs 3 hours (180 minutes).

Who directed Ring of the Nibelungs?

Ring of the Nibelungs was directed by Uli Edel.

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Who is in the cast of Ring of the Nibelungs?

Ring of the Nibelungs stars Benno Fürmann as Siegfried, Max von Sydow as Eyvind and Julian Sands as Hagen, among 14 credited actors.

Does Ring of the Nibelungs have a post-credit scene?

No. Ring of the Nibelungs has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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