Zauber um Zinnober (1983)
The magician of the court feels offended by princely arbitrariness and senses for revenge. For this, cinnabar alias "Klein Zaches", a misguided being, seems suitable for him. Unsightly, without mind and talent, Zaches is now endowed with wonderful features. Thus, according to the will of the magician, he shines through the benefits and achievements of others, divides lovers and makes a career at the court. Soon he becomes a threat to the whole country. With united forces, the people try to put an end to the haunting.
Director: Celino Bleiweiß
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Walter Hermann as Zaches-Zinnober |
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Felicitas Ritsch as Mutter |
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Arno Wyzniewski as Dr. Prosper |
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Henry Hübchen as Vincent |
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Carl-Martin Spengler as Balthasar |
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Fernando Blumenthal as Fabian |
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Ina Bleiweiß as Candida |
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Günter Junghans as Mosch Terpin |
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Wilfried Pucher as Fürst |
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Heinz-Dieter Knaup as Minister |
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Thomas Helbig as Diener |
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Willi Neuenhahn as Leibwächter |
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Veit Stübner as Puppenspieler |
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Robert Wittmers as Sänger |
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Günter Götze as Gefängsnisdirektor |
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Karl-Heinz Fuchs as Gast |
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Eberhardt Wintzen as Anderer Diener |
| Directing | Celino Bleiweiß | Director |
| Editing | Monika Schindler | Editor |
| Writing | E. T. A. Hoffmann | Novel |
| Writing | Monika Woytowicz | Writer |
| Sound | Andrzej Korzyński | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Peter Krause | Director of Photography |
| Art | Alfred Thomalla | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Barbara Braumann | Costume Design |