The Tinder Box(1959)
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The Tinder Box Synopsis
A young soldier discovers three chests of copper, silver and gold and an old tinder-box in the hollow of an old oak tree. He is now rich. But he squanders the money until it is all gone. All he has left is the old tinder-box. He uses it to light a small pipe and three large dogs come to his rescue. Based on the fairy-tale by Hans Christian Anderson.
The Tinder Box (1959) is a fantasy and family film directed by Siegfried Hartmann, released on April 17, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Rolf Ludwig, Heinz Schubert, Rolf Defrank and Hannes Fischer. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Siegfried Hartmann
- Writers:
- Siegfried Hartmann, Anneliese Kocialek, Fred Rodrian
- Cinematographer:
- Erich Gusko
- Composer:
- Siegfried Bethmann
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Status:
- Released
The Tinder Box Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rolf Ludwig
as Der Soldat
Heinz Schubert
as Der Geizige
- Rolf Defrank
Rolf Defrank
as Der Eitle
- Hannes Fischer
Hannes Fischer
as Der Dicke
Hans Fiebrandt
as Der König
Maria Besendahl
as Die Königin
- Senta Bonacker
Senta Bonacker
as Die Kammerfrau
- Bella Waldritter
Bella Waldritter
as Die Hexe
Fritz Schlegel
as Der Wirt
- Barbara Mehlan
Barbara Mehlan
as Prinzessin
- Maria Wendt
Maria Wendt
as Altes Mütterchen
Steffie Spira
as Köchin
Key crew
Directed by Siegfried Hartmann, written by Siegfried Hartmann, Anneliese Kocialek and Fred Rodrian.
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The Tinder Box Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 18 ratings.
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The Tinder Box – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Tinder Box online?
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The Tinder Box (1959) is available to stream on Eternal Family. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Tinder Box?
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The main cast of The Tinder Box (1959) includes Rolf Ludwig, Heinz Schubert, Rolf Defrank, Hannes Fischer and Hans Fiebrandt. The film was directed by Siegfried Hartmann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Tinder Box released?
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The Tinder Box was released on April 17, 1959 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Tinder Box worth watching?
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The Tinder Box (1959) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.