Lohengrin (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film
Released in 1986, Lohengrin is a music film directed by Brian Large, running about 223 minutes.
What it’s about. Wagner’s Romantic opera demands singing actors who can truly inhabit their parts, and that’s just what we have here. Is it possible for a Knight of the Holy Grail to look more enticing than Peter Hofmann? No wonder Elsa (Eva Marton) falls in love at first sight. Marton’s heroine is innocent, but she is also a passionate, real-life young woman—which is good, because Leonie Rysanek is positively demented as Ortrud, the sorceress who accuses Elsa and Lohengrin of using magic. With James Levine’s superb conducting, the orchestra and chorus are similarly magical.
Who’s in it. Lohengrin stars Peter Hofmann as Lohengrin, Éva Marton as Elsa, Leonie Rysanek as Ortrud and Leif Roar as Telramund, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lohengrin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lohengrin tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lohengrin (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lohengrin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Lohengrin?
- Lohengrin stars Peter Hofmann, Éva Marton, Leonie Rysanek, Leif Roar and Anthony Raffell.
- When was Lohengrin released?
- Lohengrin was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 223 minutes.