The Flying Dutchman (1964): Cast & Where to Watch
The Flying Dutchman is a 1964 music drama directed by Joachim Herz, starring Anna Prucnal as Senta, Horst Kube and Mathilde Danegger. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes. Stream it on Kanopy.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Joachim Herz
- Original language
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German - Studio
- DEFA
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Flying Dutchman About?
The premise of The Flying Dutchman without spoilers.
Seeking escape from her narrow, restrictive life, Senta, the daughter of a wealthy shipowner, retreats into vivid fantasies. Within this imagined world a daring, restless sea captain—the legendary Flying Dutchman, doomed to roam the oceans eternally—materializes. Consumed by obsessive reverie, Senta believes her love can break his curse and free him from his endless voyage.
The Flying Dutchman Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- based on opera
Where to Watch The Flying Dutchman
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The Flying Dutchman Cast & Characters
Anna Prucnal leads the cast as Senta, with Horst Kube as Holländer-Matrose and Mathilde Danegger as Mary. Directed by Joachim Herz; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joachim Herz
- Anna Prucnal as Senta
- Horst Kube as Holländer-Matrose
- Mathilde Danegger as Mary
- Albert Zahn as Holländer-Matrose
Also Starring in The Flying Dutchman
· 8 more- Fred Düren Der Holländer
- Gerd Ehlers Daland
- Fredy Barten Holländer-Matrose
- Peter Dommisch
- Nico Turoff
- Hans-Peter Reinecke Steuermann
- Friedrich Teitge
- Herbert Graedtke Erik
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Metropolitan Opera: The Flying Dutchman, The Flying Dutchman and Pandora and the Flying Dutchman.
The Flying Dutchman FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of The Flying Dutchman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Flying Dutchman?
The Flying Dutchman runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was The Flying Dutchman released?
The Flying Dutchman was released on December 25, 1964.
Who directed The Flying Dutchman?
The Flying Dutchman was directed by Joachim Herz.
Who is in the cast of The Flying Dutchman?
The Flying Dutchman stars Anna Prucnal as Senta, Horst Kube as Holländer-Matrose and Mathilde Danegger as Mary, among 12 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Flying Dutchman?
In the US, The Flying Dutchman is streaming on Kanopy (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Flying Dutchman have a post-credit scene?
No. The Flying Dutchman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Flying Dutchman in?
The original language of The Flying Dutchman is German.
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