Tannhäuser and the Singers’ Contest at Wartburg Castle (1978): Cast
Tannhäuser and the Singers’ Contest at Wartburg Castle is a 1978 music drama directed by Thomas Olofsson, starring Spas Wenkoff as Tannhäuser, Gwyneth Jones and Colin Davis. It runs 3 hours 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 29m (209 min)
- Director
- Thomas Olofsson
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Deutsche Grammophon
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tannhäuser and the Singers’ Contest at Wartburg Castle About?
The premise of Tannhäuser and the Singers’ Contest at Wartburg Castle without spoilers.
A three‑act Wagner grand opera that follows the knight‑singer Tannhäuser, torn between the sensual realm of the goddess Venus and the pure love of his betrothed Elizabeth. After boasting of his affair during a singers’ contest, he is expelled, seeks the Pope’s forgiveness through pilgrimage, yet is denied reunion with Elizabeth in this life. This recording captures Götz Friedrich’s 1978 Bayreuth staging, conducted by Sir Colin Davis.
Tannhäuser and the Singers’ Contest at Wartburg Castle Themes & Keywords
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Tannhäuser and the Singers’ Contest at Wartburg Castle Cast & Characters
Spas Wenkoff leads the cast as Tannhäuser, with Gwyneth Jones as Elisabeth / Venus and Colin Davis. Directed by Thomas Olofsson; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Thomas Olofsson
- Spas Wenkoff as Tannhäuser
- Gwyneth Jones as Elisabeth / Venus
- Colin Davis as themselves
- Bernd Weikl as Wolfram von Eschenbach
Also Starring in Tannhäuser and the Singers’ Contest at Wartburg Castle
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- Franz Mazura Biterolf
- Robert Schunk Walther von der Vogelweide
- Klaus Brettschneider Ein junger Hirt
- John Pickering Heinrich der Schreiber
- Heinz Feldhoff Reinmar von Zweter
- Irene Hammann Edelknaben
- Angelika Jung-Nowski Edelknaben
- Roswitha Korff-Krüger Edelknaben
- Natuse von Stegmann Edelknaben
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Tannhäuser and the Singers’ Contest at Wartburg Castle Also Known As
Also known as “Tannhäuser and the Singers' Contest at Wartburg Castle”.
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Tannhäuser and the Singers’ Contest at Wartburg Castle FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Tannhäuser and the Singers’ Contest at Wartburg Castle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tannhäuser and the Singers’ Contest at Wartburg Castle?
Tannhäuser and the Singers’ Contest at Wartburg Castle runs 3 hours 29 minutes (209 minutes).
When was Tannhäuser and the Singers’ Contest at Wartburg Castle released?
Tannhäuser and the Singers’ Contest at Wartburg Castle was released on July 10, 1978.
Who directed Tannhäuser and the Singers’ Contest at Wartburg Castle?
Tannhäuser and the Singers’ Contest at Wartburg Castle was directed by Thomas Olofsson.
More films by Thomas Olofsson Who is in the cast of Tannhäuser and the Singers’ Contest at Wartburg Castle?
Tannhäuser and the Singers’ Contest at Wartburg Castle stars Spas Wenkoff as Tannhäuser, Gwyneth Jones as Elisabeth / Venus and Colin Davis, among 14 credited actors.
Does Tannhäuser and the Singers’ Contest at Wartburg Castle have a post-credit scene?
No. Tannhäuser and the Singers’ Contest at Wartburg Castle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Tannhäuser and the Singers’ Contest at Wartburg Castle in?
The original language of Tannhäuser and the Singers’ Contest at Wartburg Castle is German.
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