Freak Orlando(1981)
Freak Orlando Synopsis
Five more-or-less distinct sections, all featuring "Freak" Orlando, a woman played by the late Magdalena Montezuma, who appears in various guises and deformities throughout.
Freak Orlando (1981) is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Ulrike Ottinger, released on November 6, 1981 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Magdalena Montezuma, Delphine Seyrig, Albert Heins and Claudio Pantoja. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Ulrike Ottinger
- Writers:
- Ulrike Ottinger
- Producers:
- Sibylle Hubatschek-Rahn
- Cinematographer:
- Ulrike Ottinger
- Composer:
- Wilhelm Dieter Siebert
- Production:
- Ulrike Oettinger Filmproduktion, Pia Frankenberg Filmproduktion, Hamburg, ZDF
- Status:
- Released
Freak Orlando Cast & Crew
Main cast
Magdalena Montezuma
as Orlando, als Pilger, Orlando Zyldopa, Orlando Orlanda, Orlando Capricho, Mr. Orlando, The Entertainer Mrs. Orlando
Delphine Seyrig
as Helena Müller, als Lebensbaumgöttin, Kaufhausonsängerin, Mutter der Wundergeburt, Helena-Maya, Siamese sister Lena, Bunny Helena
- Albert Heins
Albert Heins
as Herbert Zeus, as Manager of the department store, Priest, Gladiator, Physician-head of Psychiatry, Salesman for Pharmaceuticals
- Claudio Pantoja
Claudio Pantoja
as Zwei Tänzer, Department Store Detectives, Acrobats, Moines, Cerbere, Human-birds, Nurses
Hiro Uchiyama
as Zwei Tänzer, Department Store Detectives, Acrobats, Moines, Cerbere, Human-birds, Nurses
- Galli
Galli
as Chronistin
Eddie Constantine
as Säulenheiliger
- Else Nabu
Else Nabu
as Heilige Wilgeforte
- Maria Bucholt
Maria Bucholt
as Kleine Menschen
- Paul Glauer
Paul Glauer
as Kleine Menschen
- Alfred Raupach
Alfred Raupach
as Kleine Menschen
- Luzig Raupach
Luzig Raupach
as Kleine Menschen
Key crew
Directed by Ulrike Ottinger, written by Ulrike Ottinger, produced by Sibylle Hubatschek-Rahn.
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Freak Orlando Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 20 ratings.
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Freak Orlando – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Freak Orlando online?
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Freak Orlando (1981) is available to stream on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and DocAlliance Films, and to rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Freak Orlando?
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The main cast of Freak Orlando (1981) includes Magdalena Montezuma, Delphine Seyrig, Albert Heins, Claudio Pantoja and Hiro Uchiyama. The film was directed by Ulrike Ottinger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Freak Orlando released?
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Freak Orlando was released on November 6, 1981 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is Freak Orlando worth watching?
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Freak Orlando (1981) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.