Die Jungfrau auf dem Dach (1953) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1953, Die Jungfrau auf dem Dach is a comédie film directed by Otto Preminger, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. A comedy of manners, the film centers on virtuous actress Patty O'Neill, who meets playboy architect Donald Gresham on the observation deck of the Empire State Building and accepts his invitation to join him for drinks and dinner in his apartment. There she meets Donald's upstairs neighbors, his ex-fiancée Cynthia and her father, roguish David Slader. Both men are determined to bed the young woman, but they quickly discover Patty is more interested in engaging in spirited discussions about the pressing moral and sexual issues of the day than surrendering her virginity to either one of them. After resisting their amorous advances throughout the night, Patty leaves and returns to the Empire State Building, where Donald finds her and proposes marriage.

Who’s in it. Die Jungfrau auf dem Dach stars Hardy Krüger as Donald Gresham, Johannes Heesters as David Slader, Johanna Matz as Patty O'Neill and Tom Tully as Michael O'Neill, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Die Jungfrau auf dem Dach has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Jungfrau auf dem Dach page.

If you liked it. Fans of Die Jungfrau auf dem Dach tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.