The Angel and the Lyre (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1944, The Angel and the Lyre is a notable film directed by Heinz Rühmann, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Achim and Vera are friends and live an uncomplicated and happy life .... that is, until they get into their first serious argument on how they should spend New Year's Eve. Vera wants to celebrate with friends, while Achim wants to go off to a lonely mountain hut. And so, he goes off alone into the mountains. In the hut, he meets the student Susanne, with whom he spends New Years' Eve; gets to know well; and falls in love with. Unfortunately, through misfortune, they lose sight of each other afterwards...
Who’s in it. The Angel and the Lyre stars Hans Söhnker as Gustl Strengholt, Hertha Feiler as Susanne Maria Henrici, Otto Graf as Dr. Thomas Weinzierl and Hans Nielsen as Bernhard Zoller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Angel and the Lyre has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Angel and the Lyre page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Angel and the Lyre (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Angel and the Lyre change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Angel and the Lyre worth watching?
- The Angel and the Lyre holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Angel and the Lyre?
- The Angel and the Lyre stars Hans Söhnker, Hertha Feiler, Otto Graf, Hans Nielsen and Lina Carstens.
- When was The Angel and the Lyre released?
- The Angel and the Lyre was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.