Orpheus in the Underworld (1974)
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.
Director: Horst Bonnet
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Music
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: February 7, 1974
Cast
- Dorit Gäbler - Eurydike
- Rolf Hoppe - Jupiter
- Wolfgang Greese - Orpheus
- Achim Wichert - Pluto
- Gerry Wolff - Jacques
- Mona Boxberger - Cupido
- Fred Düren - Styx
- Helga Piur - Diana
- Lisa Macheiner - Juno
- Fred Delmare - Merkur
Screenplay
Music: Jacques Offenbach
Cinematography: Otto Hanisch
Editing: Thea Richter
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
greek mythology, operetta
More Films by Director: Horst Bonnet
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Orpheus in the Underworld about?
- 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.
- Who directed Orpheus in the Underworld?
- Orpheus in the Underworld was directed by Horst Bonnet.
- Who stars in Orpheus in the Underworld?
- Orpheus in the Underworld stars Dorit Gäbler, Rolf Hoppe, Wolfgang Greese, Achim Wichert, Gerry Wolff, Mona Boxberger.
- How long is Orpheus in the Underworld?
- Orpheus in the Underworld has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Orpheus in the Underworld?
- Orpheus in the Underworld is a Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Music film.
- Where was Orpheus in the Underworld produced?
- Orpheus in the Underworld was produced in East Germany, Germany.