Fidelio

Directed by Walter Felsenstein
June 21, 1956    90mMusical, Music
6.4
A film adaptation of Ludwig van Beethoven's opera of the same name. Florestan has been held in a Spanish state prison for many years. When an inspection of the prison becomes inevitable, Florestan must be eliminated. But Fidelio's young assistant can prevent this. It turns out that Fidelio is actually Florestan's wife. She is determined to do everything she can to free her husband.

Where to Watch Fidelio

  • Richard HolmFlorestan
  • Claude NollierLeonore / Fidelio
  • Erwin V. GrossDon Fernando
  • Hannes Schiel
  • Georg WieterRocco
  • Sonja SchönerMarcellina
  • Fritz BergerJaquino
  • Harry Payer
  • Walter FelsensteinDirector / Writer
  • Leo MetzenbauerProduction Design
  • Rochus GlieseProduction Design
  • Nicolas HayerDirector Of Photography
  • Hannes FuchsDirector Of Photography
  • Viktor MeihslDirector Of Photography
  • Walter TuchDirector Of Photography
  • Hanns EislerMusic
  • Ludwig van BeethovenMusic
  • Erich BertelMusic
  • Jean Nicolas BouillyOpera

Fidelio Trivia

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