Storyline
In the mountains of the Ötztal, the wealthy Fender (Eduard Köck) and Wally (Heath Hatheyer), his only daughter and heir, manage a small farm. He wants to marry the rich, but boring, Vincent (Leopold Esterle). Wally escapes to a mountain hut, where she lives alone and withdrawn. Her love belongs to the hunter, Joseph (Sepp Rist). When she unwisely takes a young vulture from its nest and is attacked by the mother, Joseph comes to her aid and from that point on, she fondly calls him her "Geierwally". He also feels attracted to her, but Wally can't escape the feeling, that the young Afra is his mistress. Mad with jealousy, Wally announces that she'll marry the one who kills Josef. Vincent wants to earn her hand and is determined to kill the Geierwally. Just in time, though, the actual relationship between Joseph and Afra is clarified.
Cast & Crew
Heidemarie Hatheyer
Wally Fender ( Geierwally )
Lead
Sepp Rist
Joseph Brandt ( Bärenjoseph )
Eduard Köck
Alois Fender
Winnie Markus
Afra Kuttner
Leopold Esterle
Vinzenz Gellner
Mimi Gstöttner-Auer
Luckard
Ludwig Auer
Klettenmeier
Maria Hofen
Mariann Rosenbauer
What People Are Saying
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Hans Steinhoff's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Die Geierwally is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
