Das Riesenrad_
The story of a marriage over time, based on a play by Jan de Hartog. Maria Schell and O. W. Fischer play an aristocratic Austrian couple who meet during the imperial era and experience the first five decades of the 20th century together: temptations and transgressions, world wars, economic crisis, the death of their son in the war. They experience good times and bad times and always remain cheerful, just as the Ferris wheel in Vienna's Prater continues to turn.
Starring
Maria Schell, O.W. Fischer, Adrienne Gessner
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Das Riesenrad was released 65 years ago in 1961.
Overview
The story of a marriage over time, based on a play by Jan de Hartog. Maria Schell and O. W. Fischer play an aristocratic Austrian couple who meet during the ...
Das Riesenrad is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 50m.
CAST (18)
Maria Schell
Elisabeth von Hill
O.W. Fischer
Rudolf von Hill
Adrienne Gessner
Adele von Hill
Rudolf Forster
Hofrat von Hill
Doris Kirchner
Gusti Gräfin Wallburg
Gregor von Rezzori
Graf Wallburg
Gusti Wolf
Gisela von Hill
AT
Alexander Trojan
Walter von Hill
AG
Anita Gutwell
Rita
FM
Frances Martin
Hansi
HB
Heinz Blau
Hubert von Hill
Margitta Scherr
Fini Hill
Horst Janson
Harry
Rainer Brandt
Fähnrich Lothar Höpfner
MH
Margarethe Hruby
Mathilde Riedl
Karl Hellmer
Karl Riedl
MW
Max Wittmann
Dr.Blau
Christian Doermer
Hubert von Hill jr.
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What is Das Riesenrad about?
The story of a marriage over time, based on a play by Jan de Hartog. Maria Schell and O. W. Fischer play an aristocratic Austrian couple who meet during the imperial era and experience the first five decades of the 20th century together: temptations and transgressions, world wars, economic crisis, the death of their son in the war. They experience good times and bad times and always remain cheerful, just as the Ferris wheel in Vienna's Prater continues to turn.
How long is Das Riesenrad?
Das Riesenrad has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who stars in Das Riesenrad?
The cast of Das Riesenrad includes Maria Schell, O.W. Fischer, Adrienne Gessner, Rudolf Forster, Doris Kirchner.
What is the rating of Das Riesenrad?
Das Riesenrad has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama