In her teens, Mme. Zachanassian had to flee her home town in disgrace. Now she's old and rich and the town is facing bankruptcy. But she returns with news that she wants to help - as long as the townsfolk kill someone for her.

Christiane Hörbigeras Claire Zachanassian / Klara Wäscher
Michael Mendlas Alfred Ill
Muriel Baumeisteras Mia Mohr
Lisa Kreuzeras Angelika Ill
Dietrich Hollinderbäumeras Mayor Matthias Büsing
Helmut Bergeras Oliver Marx
Hans von Borsodyas Priest Gottfried Unseld
Rolf Hoppeas Georg Riemann
Wolfgang S. Zechmayeras Marc Worth
Hermann Dunzendorfer