The Fisherman and His Wife(1976)
Die Geschichte vom Fischer und seiner Frau
The Fisherman and His Wife Synopsis
A fisherman once caught a talking golden fish. He gave him his freedom and was allowed to make a wish in return. He asked for a boat, but this was not enough for his wife, who demanded a house. Driven by his wife's greed, the fisherman demanded more and more until he had lost all the wealth he had gained.
The Fisherman and His Wife (1976) is a animation, fantasy and family film directed by Werner Krauße, released on July 9, 1976 with a runtime of 13m. It stars Heinz Draehn, Gisela Höhne and Karl Brenk.
- Director:
- Werner Krauße
- Writers:
- Jacob Grimm, Werner Krauße, Wilhelm Grimm
- Cinematographer:
- Siegfried Jung
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Trickfilme
- Status:
- Released
The Fisherman and His Wife Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Werner Krauße, written by Jacob Grimm, Werner Krauße and Wilhelm Grimm.
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The Fisherman and His Wife – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Fisherman and His Wife?
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The main cast of The Fisherman and His Wife (1976) includes Heinz Draehn, Gisela Höhne and Karl Brenk. The film was directed by Werner Krauße. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fisherman and His Wife released?
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The Fisherman and His Wife was released on July 9, 1976 and runs for 13m.