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Cast
Olga Tschechowa
as Feodora, Schauspielerin
Käthe Gold
as Pauline, Silhouettenschneiderin
Elisabeth Flickenschildt
as Blanchette, Besitzerin einer Schenke
Hans Holt
as Marquis Rafaél de Valentin
Ewald Balser
as Pertignac, Kunsthändler, Rafaéls Freun
Paul Dahlke
as Canais, Feodoras Lakai und Geliebter
Axel von Ambesser
as Jouet, Luftschiffer
Franz Pfaudler
as Navarreins
Aribert Wäscher
as Vignon
S.O. Schoening
as Auktionator
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1939
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorHeinz Hilpert
WritersHeinz Hilpert
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Sinister Wish
About The Sinister Wish
After losing almost all of his money, a young marquis discovers that among his few remaining possessions is a magical piece of leather which is capable of fulfilling any wish. However, every use of it will make it less effective and furthermore will shorten the life of its user. Nevertheless, the marquis uses the magical object ruthlessly in order to regain his wealth and especially to get the love of Feodora, an actress. But all his efforts only seem to lead to doom…
Directed by Heinz Hilpert, The Sinister Wish leans on a strong ensemble — Olga Tschechowa, Käthe Gold, Elisabeth Flickenschildt — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1939.
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