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The Long Swift Sword of Siegfried

1971 1h 32m DE
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★3.8TMDB · 9
ComedyFantasyAction
Synopsis
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An "adults only" retelling of the legend of Siegfried.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Where to watch · US

Cast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Adrian Hoven
Writers
Fred Denger
Languages
German
Countries
Germany, United States of America

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ERA

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55 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Germany, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Adrian Hoven, shot by Hannes Staudinger. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Robert Freeman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Raimund Harmstorf and Sybil Danning and Heidy Bohlen carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0067753 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Adrian Hoven directs. Hannes Staudinger behind the camera. Robert Freeman cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Germany, United States of America. Dialogue in German.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 155 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
  • 2International production across 2 countries: Germany, United States of America.
  • 3Directed by Adrian Hoven, shot by Hannes Staudinger. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Editor Robert Freeman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 5Raimund Harmstorf and Sybil Danning and Heidy Bohlen carry the top of the cast.
  • 6IMDB entry: tt0067753 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 7Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Hannes Staudinger
Editing
Robert Freeman
Makeup / hair
Mathilde Böhacker
Runtime
92 min · 1h 32m
Status
Released
Original language
DE

Also by

Adrian Hoven

Production companies

Who made it

  • HE

    Hermes Synchron

    DE

  • AT

    Atlas Film & TV Produktion GmbH

  • EN

    Entertainment Ventures (EVI)

    US

Key crew

  • AuthorDavid F. Friedman
  • Script EditorBrigitte Parnitzke
  • ProducerDavid F. Friedman
  • ProducerIngo Hermes
  • MusicDaniele Patucchi
  • EditorRobert Freeman
  • EditorInga Hoffmann
  • Makeup ArtistMathilde Böhacker
  • Makeup ArtistKarin Glaser
  • Production ManagerPeter Metzner
  • SoundHans-Dieter Schwarz
  • Camera OperatorMaria Denger
  • Camera OperatorRüdiger Prutz

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • ladykiller

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical1972-05-01

Also known as

International titles

  • Les Fantaisies amoureuses de SiegfriedFR
  • Voluptés nordiquesFR

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