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Orpheus in the Underworld

1974 · 88 min Comedy Drama Fantasy Music
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

This musical comedy based on an opera by Jacques Offenbach incorporates a twist on the classic Greek myth: Orpheus, a music teacher at a girls’ school in the ancient Greek city of Thebes, actually does not miss his wife Eurydice that much – until the gods and Offenbach himself pressure him to retrieve her from Hades.

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Original Title Orpheus in der Unterwelt
Year 1974
Country East Germany, Germany
Genre Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Music
Director Horst Bonnet
Runtime 88 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes)

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Orpheus in the Underworld has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.0/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1974. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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