Snow White(1961)
Schneewittchen
Snow White Synopsis
Hated by her jealous and bloodthirsty stepmother, Snow White flees a murder attempt and seeks shelter in the woods with seven kindly dwarfs. Feeling she is safe from harm, Snow White welcomes the disguised queen into her home...with fatal consequences.
Snow White (1961) is a fantasy and family film directed by Gottfried Kolditz, released on October 5, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 3m. It stars Doris Weikow, Marianne Christina Schilling, Wolf-Dieter Panse and Harry Hindemith. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Gottfried Kolditz
- Writers:
- Günter Kaltofen, Gudrun Deubener, Margot Beichler
- Cinematographer:
- Erwin Anders
- Composer:
- Siegfried Tiefensee
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Status:
- Released
Snow White Cast & Crew
Main cast
Doris Weikow
as Schneewittchen
Marianne Christina Schilling
as Schneewittchens Stiefmutter
Wolf-Dieter Panse
as Prinz
Harry Hindemith
as Jäger
Steffie Spira
as Alte
Fred Delmare
as Zwerg Naseweis
- Heinz Scholz
Heinz Scholz
as Zwerg Puck
- Willi Scholz
Willi Scholz
as Zwerg Huckepack
Horst Jonischkan
as Zwerg Pick
- Fredy Barten
Fredy Barten
as Gast des Königs
- Arthur Reppert
Arthur Reppert
as Rumpelbold
- Jochen Köppel
Jochen Köppel
as Purzelbaum
Key crew
Directed by Gottfried Kolditz, written by Günter Kaltofen, Gudrun Deubener and Margot Beichler.
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Snow White Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 19 ratings.
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Snow White – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Snow White online?
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Who stars in Snow White?
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The main cast of Snow White (1961) includes Doris Weikow, Marianne Christina Schilling, Wolf-Dieter Panse, Harry Hindemith and Steffie Spira. The film was directed by Gottfried Kolditz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Snow White released?
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Snow White was released on October 5, 1961 and runs for 1h 3m.
Is Snow White worth watching?
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Snow White (1961) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 19 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.