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The Bat

4.219371h 43mMovieComedy

The delightful Johann Strauss comic opera Die Fledermaus was mercilessly lampooned in this truly bizarre production. For starters, a framing device has been added: After appearing in 300 consecutive appearances of Fledermaus (which…

DirectorsPaul Verhoeven·Hans H. Zerlett
WritersRichard Genée·Carl Haffner
ProducerGerhard Staab

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Streaming in 3 other countries

The Bat isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Austria, Germany, Switzerland. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Paul Verhoeven

LBLída Baarová
Lída Baarová
Maria Weigel / Rosalinde
HSHans Söhnker
Hans Söhnker
Kammersänger Hans Weigel / Eisenstein
FCFriedl Czepa
Friedl Czepa
Hanni / Adele
JJ
Jola Jobst
Berta / Ida
GAGeorg Alexander
Georg Alexander
Staatsanwalt Wentin / Frank
RD
Robert Dorsay
Chauffeur Franz / Alfred
HMHans Moser
Hans Moser
Hans Moser
HPHarald Paulsen
Harald Paulsen
Rechtsanwalt Dr. Rommel / Dr.Falke
KSKarl Stepanek
Karl Stepanek
Attaché Baranoff / Orlovsky
HS
Hans Stiebner
Kapellmeister
OG
Otto Graf
Rundfunkreporter
AI
Albert Ihle
Präsident

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