The Golden Goose(1964)
Die goldene Gans
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The Golden Goose Synopsis
Klaus lives with his two brothers Kunz and Franz in a little village. Together, they ply their trade as cobblers in a small workshop. But the workload rests mainly on the shoulders of ill-treated Klaus. When Kunz and Franz go off into the forest to chop wood for fuel they run into an old woman who asks them for some wine and bread. Rudely and gruffly, they refuse her request and return home without any wood. Klaus then has to set out and he meets the old woman as well. He gladly offers her his frugal meal which is suddenly turned into pancakes and good wine. In addition, he receives a golden goose for his kindness. The bird possesses a an unusual characteristic: all those who are prying, nosy, envious and rapacious get stuck to it and become glued to one another.
The Golden Goose (1964) is a fantasy and family film directed by Siegfried Hartmann, released on September 26, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 7m. It stars Kaspar Eichel, Karin Ugowski, Uwe Detlef Jessen and Peter Dommisch. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Siegfried Hartmann
- Writers:
- Jacob Grimm, Günter Kaltofen, Wilhelm Grimm
- Producers:
- Günter Kaltofen, K. Gordon Murray
- Cinematographer:
- Karl Plintzner
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Status:
- Released
The Golden Goose Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kaspar Eichel
as Klaus
Karin Ugowski
as Prinzessin
Uwe Detlef Jessen
as Kunz
Peter Dommisch
as Franz
Hartmut Beer
as Spießgeselle
Gerd E. Schäfer
as Weisenstein
- Heinz Scholz
Heinz Scholz
as König
Katharina Lind
as Lies
Renate Usko
as Gret
Fritz Schlegel
as Wirt
Gerhard Rachold
as Prinz Störenfried
Jochen Thomas
as Raufbold
Key crew
Directed by Siegfried Hartmann, written by Jacob Grimm, Günter Kaltofen and Wilhelm Grimm, produced by Günter Kaltofen and K. Gordon Murray.
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The Golden Goose Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 21 ratings.
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The Golden Goose – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Golden Goose?
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The main cast of The Golden Goose (1964) includes Kaspar Eichel, Karin Ugowski, Uwe Detlef Jessen, Peter Dommisch and Hartmut Beer. The film was directed by Siegfried Hartmann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Golden Goose released?
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The Golden Goose was released on September 26, 1964 and runs for 1h 7m.
Is The Golden Goose worth watching?
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The Golden Goose (1964) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.