Plot — What is Heart of Stone about?
Lavish adaptation of Wilhelm Hauff′s fairy tale: Young charburner Peter Munk dreams of joining the upper class. He makes a deal with the sinister Holländer-Michel, who offers to trade Peter′s human heart for one made of stone. Once he has the "cold heart" in his body, Peter eventually strikes a fortune and enjoys great wealth, but at the same time, he becomes a bitter and emotionless man – and, having lost all traces of humanity, even murders his wife Lisbeth. Only then does Peter Munk finally realize what has become of him, and he decides to regain his real heart from Holländer-Michel.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1950 |
| Genre | Family, Drama, Fantasy |
| Language | DE |
| Runtime | 101 min |
| Audience Score | 62% (6.2/10, 27 votes) |
Heart of Stone — FAQ
Is Heart of Stone worth watching? Heart of Stone holds a 6.2/10 rating from 27 viewers. Lavish adaptation of Wilhelm Hauff′s fairy tale: Young charburner Peter Munk dreams of joining the upper class. He makes a deal with the sinister Holländer-Michel, who offers to trade Peter′s human heart for one made of
Who directed Heart of Stone? Directed by Paul Verhoeven.
Who is in the cast of Heart of Stone? It stars Lutz Moik, Hanna Rucker, Paul Esser, Paul Bildt, Erwin Geschonneck, Hannsgeorg Laubenthal and more.
Where can I stream Heart of Stone? You can stream Heart of Stone on Eternal Family. Availability may vary by region.
When did Heart of Stone release? It released in 1950.
