The Bat
Original title: Die Fledermaus
Overview
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 translates as The Bat) the lead tenor (Georg Alexander) imagines that he's seeing bats everywhere. Driven a bit over the edge by all this, he falls asleep and has a nightmare about the opera, with a group of non-singers cast in the leading roles. The original libretto about romantic assignations, political imprisonments and mistaken identity is burlesqued to the hilt: at one point, the hero finds out that his prison cell is surrounded by rubber tubes!
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Directors
- Paul Verhoeven, Hans H. Zerlett
- Writers
- Carl Haffner, Walter Wassermann, Richard Genée, Lotte Neumann
- Producer
- Gerhard Staab
- Production
- Imagoton, Tobis Filmkunst
Frequently asked questions
What is The Bat rated?
The Bat does not yet have enough audience votes for a stable rating.
Who directed The Bat?
The Bat was directed by Paul Verhoeven, Hans H. Zerlett.
When was The Bat released?
The Bat was released in 1937.
