Rumpelstiltskin(1960)
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Rumpelstiltskin Synopsis
East German adaptation of Grimm‘s fairy tale "Rumpelstiltskin". A boastful miller pretends that his daughter Marie can spin straw into gold, and so she is locked into a room full of straw and ordered to spin it into gold by the next morning. A little man appears and offers his help in exchange for Marie's necklace. The greedy treasurer makes Marie spin twice more until the only thing she has left to give the little man is the promise of her first-born child…
Rumpelstiltskin (1960) is a fantasy and family film directed by Erwin Anders, released on July 29, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Karl-Heinz Rothin, Karin Lesch, Reinhard Michalke and Peter Dommisch. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Erwin Anders
- Writers:
- Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Gudrun Deubener
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Status:
- Released
Rumpelstiltskin (1960) Trailer
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Rumpelstiltskin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Karl-Heinz Rothin
as Müller Kunz
Karin Lesch
as Müllerstochter Marie
Reinhard Michalke
as Müllerbursche Hans
Peter Dommisch
as Der einfältige Nachbar
Nikolaus Paryla
as König
- Bodo Mette
Bodo Mette
as Schatzmeister
Siegfried Seibt
as Rumpelstilzchen
- Franz Bonnet
Franz Bonnet
as Torwächter
- Hans Feldner
Hans Feldner
as Zweiter Bauer
- Hans Flössel
Hans Flössel
as Erster Bauer
- Hans-Hartmut Krüger
Hans-Hartmut Krüger
as Bote des Königs
- Werner Pfeifer
Werner Pfeifer
as Schreiber
Key crew
Directed by Erwin Anders, written by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm and Gudrun Deubener.
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Rumpelstiltskin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 16 ratings.
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Rumpelstiltskin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rumpelstiltskin online?
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Rumpelstiltskin (1960) is available to stream on Eternal Family. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Rumpelstiltskin?
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The main cast of Rumpelstiltskin (1960) includes Karl-Heinz Rothin, Karin Lesch, Reinhard Michalke, Peter Dommisch and Nikolaus Paryla. The film was directed by Erwin Anders. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rumpelstiltskin released?
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Rumpelstiltskin was released on July 29, 1960 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Rumpelstiltskin worth watching?
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Rumpelstiltskin (1960) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 16 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.
Is there a trailer for Rumpelstiltskin?
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