Die Fledermaus (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film
Released in 1990, Die Fledermaus is a music film directed by John Cox.
What it’s about. After the Viennese premiere, the Fledermaus (the bat) conquered the world. It is one of the few operettas that are regularly performed at the major opera houses such as the Metropolitan Opera, the Scala Milan, the Vienna State Opera and the Royal Opera House Convent Garden in London. John Cox directed this lavishly equipped production by Julia Trevelyan Oman initially in London in 1977. On New Year's Eve 1990, this staging offered the luxurious ambiance for the farewell to Joan Sutherland from her London audience. The singer had admired them since her first great success at this prestigious opera house in the fifties. The rushing feast in the second act reached its climax with its stormy cheered performance and the commitment of her friends and colleagues Luciano Pavarotti and Marilyn Horne, with whom she often stood together on the stage.
Who’s in it. Die Fledermaus stars Nancy Gustafson, Judith Howarth, Joan Sutherland and Luciano Pavarotti, among others.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Fledermaus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die Fledermaus tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Die Fledermaus (1990)?
- In CA, Die Fledermaus is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Die Fledermaus?
- Die Fledermaus stars Nancy Gustafson, Judith Howarth, Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti and Marilyn Horne.