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Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret (1960): Cast

Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret (1960) movie poster

Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret is a 1960 fantasy family film directed by Christoph Engel and Erwin Anders, starring Karin Lesch as Müllerstochter Marie, Peter Dommisch and Nikolaus Paryla. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.

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Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret (1960) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 13m (73 min)
Genres
Fantasy , Family
Original language
German
Studio
DEFA
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret About?

The premise of Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret without spoilers.

In this East German retelling of the Grimm fairy‑tale, a boastful miller claims his daughter Marie can spin straw into gold. Locked in a straw‑filled room and ordered to produce gold by morning, she accepts help from a tiny man who first asks for her necklace, then for a promise of her first child as the greedy treasurer forces her to spin again.

Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret Themes & Keywords

· 26 tags
  • clumsiness
  • daughter
  • drinking
  • dinner
  • gift
  • jealousy
  • bribery
  • blackmail
  • paternity
  • transformation
  • wager
  • straw
+14 more
  • gold
  • king
  • treasurer
  • friendship
  • cottage
  • singing
  • greed
  • creature
  • magic
  • deception
  • mill
  • spinning wheel
  • fairy tale
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret Cast & Characters

Karin Lesch leads the cast as Müllerstochter Marie, with Peter Dommisch as Der einfältige Nachbar and Nikolaus Paryla as König. Directed by Christoph Engel and Erwin Anders; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Christoph Engel and Erwin Anders

One more film directed by Christoph Engel and Erwin Anders: Karajan: Beauty As I See It.

Details

Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Rumpelstilzchen” and “Zauber-Männchen”.

Also known as
  • Rumpelstilzchen
  • Zauber-Männchen
  • Rumpelstilzchen oder Das Zaubermännchen
  • Румпельштильцхен
  • 侏儒怪

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Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret?

Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

When was Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret released?

Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret was released on July 29, 1960.

Who directed Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret?

Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret was directed by Christoph Engel and Erwin Anders.

More films by Christoph Engel

Who is in the cast of Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret?

Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret stars Karin Lesch as Müllerstochter Marie, Peter Dommisch as Der einfältige Nachbar and Nikolaus Paryla as König, among 13 credited actors.

Does Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret have a post-credit scene?

No. Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret in?

The original language of Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret is German.

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