The Flying Dutchman(1964)
Der fliegende Holländer
The Flying Dutchman Synopsis
In order to escape her narrow and restrictive life, Senta, the daughter of a rich shipowner, seeks refuge in her fantasies and dreams. In this realm of imagination, a bold and restless sea captain appears to her—the Flying Dutchman—who is cursed to wander the seas forever. In her obsessive dreams, Senta frees this man through her love for him.
The Flying Dutchman (1964) is a music and drama film directed by Joachim Herz, released on December 25, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Anna Prucnal, Fred Düren, Gerd Ehlers and Mathilde Danegger. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Joachim Herz
- Writers:
- Richard Wagner, Harald Horn, Joachim Herz
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Status:
- Released
The Flying Dutchman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anna Prucnal
as Senta
Fred Düren
as Der Holländer
Gerd Ehlers
as Daland
Mathilde Danegger
as Mary
Herbert Graedtke
as Erik
Hans-Peter Reinecke
as Steuermann
Horst Kube
as Holländer-Matrose
- Albert Zahn
Albert Zahn
as Holländer-Matrose
- Fredy Barten
Fredy Barten
as Holländer-Matrose
- Friedrich Teitge
Friedrich Teitge
Peter Dommisch
Nico Turoff
Key crew
Directed by Joachim Herz, written by Richard Wagner, Harald Horn and Joachim Herz.
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The Flying Dutchman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Flying Dutchman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Flying Dutchman online?
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Who stars in The Flying Dutchman?
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The main cast of The Flying Dutchman (1964) includes Anna Prucnal, Fred Düren, Gerd Ehlers, Mathilde Danegger and Herbert Graedtke. The film was directed by Joachim Herz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Flying Dutchman released?
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The Flying Dutchman was released on December 25, 1964 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Flying Dutchman worth watching?
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The Flying Dutchman (1964) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.