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The Flying Dutchman

The Flying Dutchman (1989)

2h 19m | PG-13

⭐ 7.2 / 10

lkka Backman's celebrated rendition of Wagner's opera tells the story of The Flying Dutchman, a skipper who's been banished to sea for all eternity. Staged in a large outdoor courtyard inside Finland's Olavinlinna Castle, the production features German singer Franz Grundheber in the title role and Finnish opera singer Matti Salminen as Daland, a Norwegian sea captain whose daughter Senta (Hildegard Behrens) is the love of the Dutchman's life.

Director: Ilka Bäkkman

Studio: Savonlinna Opera Festival

Genre: Music, Romance, Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

Franz Grundheber

Franz Grundheber

as The Dutchman

Matti Salminen

Matti Salminen

as Daland

Raimo Sirikiä

Raimo Sirikiä

as Erik

Anita Välkki

Anita Välkki

as Mary

Jorma Silvasti

Jorma Silvasti

as Steersman

Hildegard Behrens

Hildegard Behrens

as Senta