Orpheus in the Underworld(1974)
Orpheus in der Unterwelt
Orpheus in the Underworld Synopsis
This musical comedy based on an opera by Jacques Offenbach incorporates a twist on the classic Greek myth: Orpheus, a music teacher at a girls’ school in the ancient Greek city of Thebes, actually does not miss his wife Eurydice that much – until the gods and Offenbach himself pressure him to retrieve her from Hades.
Orpheus in the Underworld (1974) is a comedy, drama, fantasy and music film directed by Horst Bonnet, released on February 7, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Dorit Gäbler, Rolf Hoppe, Wolfgang Greese and Achim Wichert. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Horst Bonnet
- Writers:
- Horst Bonnet
- Cinematographer:
- Otto Hanisch
- Composer:
- Jacques Offenbach
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Status:
- Released
Orpheus in the Underworld (1974) Trailer
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Orpheus in the Underworld Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dorit Gäbler
as Eurydike
Rolf Hoppe
as Jupiter
Wolfgang Greese
as Orpheus
- Achim Wichert
Achim Wichert
as Pluto
Gerry Wolff
as Jacques
- Mona Boxberger
Mona Boxberger
as Cupido
Fred Düren
as Styx
Helga Piur
as Diana
- Lisa Macheiner
Lisa Macheiner
as Juno
Fred Delmare
as Merkur
Gisela Bestehorn
as Venus
Werner Senftleben
as Mars
Key crew
Directed by Horst Bonnet, written by Horst Bonnet.
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Orpheus in the Underworld Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Orpheus in the Underworld – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Orpheus in the Underworld online?
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Orpheus in the Underworld (1974) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Orpheus in the Underworld?
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The main cast of Orpheus in the Underworld (1974) includes Dorit Gäbler, Rolf Hoppe, Wolfgang Greese, Achim Wichert and Gerry Wolff. The film was directed by Horst Bonnet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Orpheus in the Underworld released?
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Orpheus in the Underworld was released on February 7, 1974 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Orpheus in the Underworld worth watching?
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Orpheus in the Underworld (1974) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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