Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret(1960)
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Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret 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 and the Golden Secret (1960) is a fantasy and family film directed by Erwin Anders, released on July 29, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Siegfried Seibt, Karin Lesch, Karl-Heinz Rothin and Reinhard Michalke. 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 and the Golden Secret (1960) Trailer
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Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret Cast & Crew
Main cast
Siegfried Seibt
as Rumpelstilzchen
Karin Lesch
as Müllerstochter Marie
Karl-Heinz Rothin
as Müller Kunz
Reinhard Michalke
as Müllerbursche Hans
Nikolaus Paryla
as König
Peter Dommisch
as Der einfältige Nachbar
- Bodo Mette
Bodo Mette
as Schatzmeister
- Hans-Hartmut Krüger
Hans-Hartmut Krüger
as Bote des Königs
- Franz Bonnet
Franz Bonnet
as Torwächter
- Werner Pfeifer
Werner Pfeifer
as Schreiber
- Hans Flössel
Hans Flössel
as Erster Bauer
- Hans Feldner
Hans Feldner
as Zweiter Bauer
Key crew
Directed by Erwin Anders, written by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm and Gudrun Deubener.
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Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 16 ratings.
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Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret online?
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Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret (1960) is available to stream on Eternal Family. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret?
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The main cast of Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret (1960) includes Siegfried Seibt, Karin Lesch, Karl-Heinz Rothin, Reinhard Michalke 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 and the Golden Secret released?
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Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret was released on July 29, 1960 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret worth watching?
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Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret (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.
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