Fidelio (1968): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1968 · Film

Released in 1968, Fidelio is a musik film directed by Joachim Hess, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. In the late 1960s Rolf Liebermann, the legendary intendant of the Hamburg State Opera, had the visionary idea of presenting a number of operas in filmed versions, among the first ever done in color, to be shown on German television. This is the historic recording of a 1968 production by the Hamburg State Opera.
Who’s in it. Fidelio stars Anja Silja as Leonore, Richard Cassilly as Florestan, Theo Adam as Pizarro and Lucia Popp as Marcellina, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fidelio page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fidelio tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco - Lebendiger als das Leben!, Green Book - Eine besondere Freundschaft and Die Legende vom Ozeanpianisten.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Fidelio (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fidelio change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Fidelio?
- Fidelio stars Anja Silja, Richard Cassilly, Theo Adam, Lucia Popp and Ernst Wiemann.
- When was Fidelio released?
- Fidelio was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.