Der Besuch der alten Dame (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1959, Der Besuch der alten Dame is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Ludwig Cremer, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. An enormously wealthy woman returns to her hometown with a dreadful bargain: She wants the townspeople to kill the man who jilted her in exchange for enough money to revitalize the town.
Who’s in it. Der Besuch der alten Dame stars Elisabeth Flickenschildt as Claire Zachanassian, Rolf Wanka as Claires Gatten VII-IX, Hans Mahnke as Alfred Ill and Bum Krüger as Bürgermeister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Der Besuch der alten Dame 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 Der Besuch der alten Dame page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Besuch der alten Dame tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Der Besuch der alten Dame (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Besuch der alten Dame change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Der Besuch der alten Dame worth watching?
- Der Besuch der alten Dame holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der Besuch der alten Dame?
- Der Besuch der alten Dame stars Elisabeth Flickenschildt, Rolf Wanka, Hans Mahnke, Bum Krüger and Robert Taube.
- When was Der Besuch der alten Dame released?
- Der Besuch der alten Dame was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.