Der Fliegende Holländer (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1989, Der Fliegende Holländer is a notable film.
What it’s about. lkka Backman's celebrated rendition of Wagner's opera tells the story of The Flying Dutchman, a skipper who's been banished to sea for all eternity. Staged in a large outdoor courtyard inside Finland's Olavinlinna Castle, the production features German singer Franz Grundheber in the title role and Finnish opera singer Matti Salminen as Daland, a Norwegian sea captain whose daughter Senta (Hildegard Behrens) is the love of the Dutchman's life.
Who’s in it. Der Fliegende Holländer stars Franz Grundheber as The Dutchman, Matti Salminen as Daland and Hildegard Behrens as Senta.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Der Fliegende Holländer 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 Der Fliegende Holländer page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Der Fliegende Holländer (1989)?
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- Is Der Fliegende Holländer worth watching?
- Der Fliegende Holländer holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Der Fliegende Holländer?
- Der Fliegende Holländer stars Franz Grundheber, Matti Salminen and Hildegard Behrens.
- When was Der Fliegende Holländer released?
- Der Fliegende Holländer was released in 1989.