Das Donkosakenlied (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1956, Das Donkosakenlied is a drama film directed by Géza von Bolváry, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. After the death of his mother, little Peter lives with his great sister Helga at his adoptive father Professor Hartmann. Peter is seriously ill, can not get upset and therefore also on the advice of his doctor Heinz Stark no more music. Even his revered Donkosaks , who remember him with their songs to his Russian mother, can no longer listen to him on the radio. It is all the more pleasing to him when the choir, during a tour with their conductor Serge Jaroff and their manager Rolf Bender, has an autopanne near his home. While Chauffeur Karl repairs the bus, Peter sings the choir's title The Evening Star, glowing us two - a song of his mother, which the choir has never heard before.
Who’s in it. Das Donkosakenlied stars Claus Biederstaedt as Rolf Bender, Paul Hörbiger as Professor Hartmann, Sabine Bethmann as Helga, seine Tochter and Stefan Haar as Peter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Das Donkosakenlied sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Das Donkosakenlied page.
If you liked it. Fans of Das Donkosakenlied tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Das Donkosakenlied (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Das Donkosakenlied change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Das Donkosakenlied worth watching?
- Das Donkosakenlied holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Das Donkosakenlied?
- Das Donkosakenlied stars Claus Biederstaedt, Paul Hörbiger, Sabine Bethmann, Stefan Haar and Gunnar Möller.
- When was Das Donkosakenlied released?
- Das Donkosakenlied was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.