Das Kleid (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1961, Das Kleid is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Konrad Petzold, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Poor weavers Hans (Horst Drinda) und Kumpan (Werner Lierck) try to enter a town surrounded by a tall, impenetrable wall, where everyone is apparently very happy. When they finally make it inside, the tyrannical Emperor Max demands they make him new clothes that would "bring all creatures to their knees." Hans and Kumpan claim only intelligent people can see the robe, and in order to prove himself clever, the emperor haughtily displays himself before his subjects wearing his new invisible regalia.
Who’s in it. Das Kleid stars Wolf Kaiser as Kaiser Max, Horst Drinda as Hans, Werner Lierck as Kumpan and Eva-Maria Hagen as Katrin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Das Kleid sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Das Kleid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Das Kleid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Das Kleid (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Das Kleid change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Das Kleid worth watching?
- Das Kleid holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Das Kleid?
- Das Kleid stars Wolf Kaiser, Horst Drinda, Werner Lierck, Eva-Maria Hagen and Günther Simon.
- When was Das Kleid released?
- Das Kleid was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.