Die Geierwally (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1940, Die Geierwally is a drama film directed by Hans Steinhoff, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. In the mountains of the Ötztal, the wealthy Fender (Eduard Köck) and Wally (Heath Hatheyer), his only daughter and heir, manage a small farm. He wants to marry the rich, but boring, Vincent (Leopold Esterle). Wally escapes to a mountain hut, where she lives alone and withdrawn. Her love belongs to the hunter, Joseph (Sepp Rist). When she unwisely takes a young vulture from its nest and is attacked by the mother, Joseph comes to her aid and from that point on, she fondly calls him her "Geierwally". He also feels attracted to her, but Wally can't escape the feeling, that the young Afra is his mistress. Mad with jealousy, Wally announces that she'll marry the one who kills Josef. Vincent wants to earn her hand and is determined to kill the Geierwally. Just in time, though, the actual relationship between Joseph and Afra is clarified.
Who’s in it. Die Geierwally stars Heidemarie Hatheyer as Wally Fender ( Geierwally ), Sepp Rist as Joseph Brandt ( Bärenjoseph ), Eduard Köck as Alois Fender and Winnie Markus as Afra Kuttner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Die Geierwally has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Geierwally page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die Geierwally tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Die Geierwally (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Die Geierwally change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Die Geierwally worth watching?
- Die Geierwally holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Die Geierwally?
- Die Geierwally stars Heidemarie Hatheyer, Sepp Rist, Eduard Köck, Winnie Markus and Leopold Esterle.
- When was Die Geierwally released?
- Die Geierwally was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.