Rapunzel, or The Magic of Tears(1988)
Rapunzel oder der Zauber der Tränen
Rapunzel, or The Magic of Tears Synopsis
Adaptation of the classic fairytale. Rapunzel lives alone in the woods, in a tower with no doors. Then, one day, a mysterious stranger comes for a visit.
Rapunzel, or The Magic of Tears (1988) is a tv movie, family and fantasy film directed by Ursula Schmenger, released on December 26, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Sylvia Wolff, Dirk Schoedon, Günter Grabbert and Renate Blume. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Ursula Schmenger
- Writers:
- Siegfried Hartmann, Wilhelm Grimm, Jacob Grimm
- Cinematographer:
- Siegfried Mogel
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Fernsehen der DDR
- Status:
- Released
Rapunzel, or The Magic of Tears Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sylvia Wolff
as Rapunzel
Dirk Schoedon
as Prinz
Günter Grabbert
as König
Renate Blume
as Königin
Christine Schorn
as Alte Zauberin
- Ruth Glöss
Ruth Glöss
as Brautmutter
- Gunda Aurich
Gunda Aurich
as Die hässliche Prinzessin
Arno Wyzniewski
as Medicus
Peter Zimmermann
as Oberjäger Albrecht
Manfred Borges
as Vogt
- Franz Viehmann
Franz Viehmann
as Diener
- Annemarie Ripperger
Annemarie Ripperger
as Zofe
Key crew
Directed by Ursula Schmenger, written by Siegfried Hartmann, Wilhelm Grimm and Jacob Grimm.
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Rapunzel, or The Magic of Tears Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 5 ratings.
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Rapunzel, or The Magic of Tears – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Rapunzel, or The Magic of Tears?
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The main cast of Rapunzel, or The Magic of Tears (1988) includes Sylvia Wolff, Dirk Schoedon, Günter Grabbert, Renate Blume and Christine Schorn. The film was directed by Ursula Schmenger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rapunzel, or The Magic of Tears released?
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Rapunzel, or The Magic of Tears was released on December 26, 1988 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Rapunzel, or The Magic of Tears worth watching?
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Rapunzel, or The Magic of Tears (1988) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, family and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.