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Release Year1965
Runtime—
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorHubert Hoelzke
WritersTennessee Williams
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsOrpheus steigt herab
About Orpheus steigt herab
In the Jim-Crow South, Val Xavier is a bass-playing drifter who retains a wild, compassionate spirit amid neon-lit decay. Nicknamed “Snake Skin” for his animal-hide jacket, Val seeks to shed the emptiness of wealthy nightclubs and, after turning thirty, yearns for a modest, purposeful life grounded in honest work.
Directed by Hubert Hoelzke, Orpheus steigt herab leans on a strong ensemble — Gisela May, Harry Hindemith, Reiner Schöne — 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 1965.
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