Fidelio(1956)
Fidelio Synopsis
A film adaptation of Ludwig van Beethoven's opera of the same name. Florestan has been held in a Spanish state prison for many years. When an inspection of the prison becomes inevitable, Florestan must be eliminated. But Fidelio's young assistant can prevent this. It turns out that Fidelio is actually Florestan's wife. She is determined to do everything she can to free her husband.
Fidelio (1956) is a music film directed by Walter Felsenstein, released on June 21, 1956. It stars Richard Holm, Claude Nollier, Erwin V. Gross and Hannes Schiel. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Walter Felsenstein
- Writers:
- Walter Felsenstein, Jean Nicolas Bouilly
- Cinematographer:
- Nicolas Hayer
- Production:
- Akkord Film
- Status:
- Released
Fidelio Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Holm
as Florestan
Claude Nollier
as Leonore / Fidelio
- Erwin V. Gross
Erwin V. Gross
as Don Fernando
Hannes Schiel
- Georg Wieter
Georg Wieter
as Rocco
- Sonja Schöner
Sonja Schöner
as Marcellina
- Fritz Berger
Fritz Berger
as Jaquino
- Harry Payer
Harry Payer
Key crew
Directed by Walter Felsenstein, written by Walter Felsenstein and Jean Nicolas Bouilly.
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Fidelio Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Fidelio – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fidelio online?
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Fidelio (1956) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Fidelio?
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The main cast of Fidelio (1956) includes Richard Holm, Claude Nollier, Erwin V. Gross, Hannes Schiel and Georg Wieter. The film was directed by Walter Felsenstein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fidelio released?
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Fidelio was released on June 21, 1956.
Is Fidelio worth watching?
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Fidelio (1956) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.