Daphne (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film
Released in 1964, Daphne is a music film directed by Rudolf Hartmann, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Daphne, Op. 82, is an opera in one act by Richard Strauss, subtitled "Bucolic Tragedy in One Act". The German libretto was by Joseph Gregor. The opera is based loosely on the mythological figure Daphne from Ovid's Metamorphoses and includes elements taken from The Bacchae by Euripides.
Who’s in it. Daphne stars Stefania Woytowicz as Daphne, Fritz Wunderlich as Leukippos, James King as Apollo and Gottlob Frick as Peneios, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daphne page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daphne tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daphne (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Daphne change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Daphne?
- Daphne stars Stefania Woytowicz, Fritz Wunderlich, James King, Gottlob Frick and Hertha Töpper.
- When was Daphne released?
- Daphne was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.