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Orpheus in the Underworld

Orpheus in der Unterwelt1974

Overview

This musical comedy based on an opera by Jacques Offenbach incorporates a twist on the classic Greek myth: Orpheus, a music teacher at a girls’ school in the ancient Greek city of Thebes, actually does not miss his wife Eurydice that much – until the gods and Offenbach himself pressure him to retrieve her from Hades.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
February 7, 1974
Original language
German
Spoken languages
German
Countries
East Germany, Germany
Director
Horst Bonnet
Cinematography
Otto Hanisch
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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