The Magic Flute(1975)
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The Magic Flute Synopsis
The Queen of the Night enlists a handsome prince named Tamino to rescue her beautiful kidnapped daughter, Princess Pamina, in this screen adaptation of the beloved Mozart opera. Aided by the lovelorn bird hunter Papageno and a magical flute that holds the power to change the hearts of men, young Tamino embarks on a quest for true love, leading to the evil Sarastro's temple where Pamina is held captive.
The Magic Flute (1975) is a music, romance and fantasy film directed by Ingmar Bergman, released on October 4, 1975 with a runtime of 2h 14m. It stars Josef Köstlinger, Irma Urrila, Håkan Hagegård and Elisabeth Erikson. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 103 ratings.
- Director:
- Ingmar Bergman
- Writers:
- Ingmar Bergman, Emanuel Schikaneder
- Producers:
- Måns Reuterswärd
- Cinematographer:
- Sven Nykvist
- Production:
- Sveriges Radio
- Budget:
- $650,000
- Status:
- Released
The Magic Flute (1975) Trailer
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The Magic Flute Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Josef Köstlinger
Josef Köstlinger
as Tamino
- Irma Urrila
Irma Urrila
as Pamina
Håkan Hagegård
as Papageno
- Elisabeth Erikson
Elisabeth Erikson
as Papagena
- Britt-Marie Aruhn
Britt-Marie Aruhn
as Första damen (First Lady)
Kirsten Vaupel
as Andra damen (Second Lady)
- Birgitta Smiding
Birgitta Smiding
as Tredje damen (Third Lady)
Ulrik Cold
as Sarastro
- Birgit Nordin
Birgit Nordin
as Nattens Drottning (Queen of the Night)
Ragnar Ulfung
as Monostatos
- Erik Sædén
Erik Sædén
as Talaren
Ulf Johansson
as Andra prästen (Second Priest)
Key crew
Directed by Ingmar Bergman, written by Ingmar Bergman and Emanuel Schikaneder, produced by Måns Reuterswärd.
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The Magic Flute Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 103 ratings.
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The Magic Flute – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Magic Flute online?
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The Magic Flute (1975) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Magic Flute?
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The main cast of The Magic Flute (1975) includes Josef Köstlinger, Irma Urrila, Håkan Hagegård, Elisabeth Erikson and Britt-Marie Aruhn. The film was directed by Ingmar Bergman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Magic Flute released?
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The Magic Flute was released on October 4, 1975 and runs for 2h 14m.
Is The Magic Flute worth watching?
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The Magic Flute (1975) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 103 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, romance and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Magic Flute?
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