The Flying Dutchman(1989)
Der Fliegende Holländer
The Flying Dutchman Synopsis
lkka Backman's celebrated rendition of Wagner's opera tells the story of The Flying Dutchman, a skipper who's been banished to sea for all eternity. Staged in a large outdoor courtyard inside Finland's Olavinlinna Castle, the production features German singer Franz Grundheber in the title role and Finnish opera singer Matti Salminen as Daland, a Norwegian sea captain whose daughter Senta (Hildegard Behrens) is the love of the Dutchman's life.
The Flying Dutchman (1989) is a music, romance and drama film directed by Ilka Bäkkman, released on January 1, 1989 with a runtime of 2h 19m. It stars Franz Grundheber, Matti Salminen, Raimo Sirikiä and Anita Välkki. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Ilka Bäkkman
- Production:
- Savonlinna Opera Festival, NVC Arts
- Status:
- Released
The Flying Dutchman Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Franz Grundheber
Franz Grundheber
as The Dutchman
Matti Salminen
as Daland
- Raimo Sirikiä
Raimo Sirikiä
as Erik
- Anita Välkki
Anita Välkki
as Mary
Jorma Silvasti
as Steersman
Hildegard Behrens
as Senta
Key crew
Directed by Ilka Bäkkman.
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The Flying Dutchman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Flying Dutchman – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Flying Dutchman?
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The main cast of The Flying Dutchman (1989) includes Franz Grundheber, Matti Salminen, Raimo Sirikiä, Anita Välkki and Jorma Silvasti. The film was directed by Ilka Bäkkman. 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 January 1, 1989 and runs for 2h 19m.
Is The Flying Dutchman worth watching?
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The Flying Dutchman (1989) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.