
The Bat
The delightful Johann Strauss comic opera Die Fledermaus was mercilessly lampooned in this truly bizarre production. For starters, a framing device has been added: After appearing in 300 consecutive appearances of Fledermaus (which translates as The Bat) the lead tenor (Georg Alexander) imagines that he's seeing bats everywhere. Driven a bit over the edge by all this, he falls asleep and has a nightmare about the opera, with a group of non-singers cast in the leading roles. The original libretto about romantic assignations, political imprisonments and mistaken identity is burlesqued to the hilt: at one point, the hero finds out that his prison cell is surrounded by rubber tubes!
TMDB
4.3/10
4 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
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- Language
- German
Top billed cast







Where to watch
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Release dates
GermanyDE
- Theatrical30 Oct 1937
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Bat released?
- The Bat was released on 30 October 1937.
- Where can I watch The Bat online?
- The Bat is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies in AT. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Bat?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Bat is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Bat?
- The Bat holds a 4.3/10 audience score from 4 votes.
- Who directed The Bat?
- The Bat (1937) was directed by Paul Verhoeven.
- How long is The Bat?
- The Bat runs for 1h 43m.











