The Sinister Wish
1939, German. Directed by Heinz Hilpert.
After losing almost all of his money, a young marquis discovers that among his few remaining possessions is a magical piece of leather which is capable of fulfilling any wish. However, every use of it will make it less effective and furthermore will shorten the life of its user. Nevertheless, the marquis uses the magical object ruthlessly in order to regain his wealth and especially to get the love of Feodora, an actress. But all his efforts only seem to lead to doom…
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Heinz HilpertDirector
- Olga TschechowaFeodora, Schauspielerin
- Käthe GoldPauline, Silhouettenschneiderin
- Elisabeth FlickenschildtBlanchette, Besitzerin einer Schenke
- Hans HoltMarquis Rafaél de Valentin
- Ewald BalserPertignac, Kunsthändler, Rafaéls Freun
- Paul DahlkeCanais, Feodoras Lakai und Geliebter
- Axel von AmbesserJouet, Luftschiffer
- Franz PfaudlerNavarreins
- Aribert WäscherVignon
- S.O. SchoeningAuktionator
- Heinrich TroxbömkerJonathas, Rafaéls Diener
- Armin SchweizerCordot, Notar
Details
- Released
- 5 October 1939
- Original title
- Die unheimlichen Wünsche
- Country
- Germany
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What The Sinister Wish is based on
The Sinister Wish is based on La Peau de chagrin (1831) by Honoré de Balzac.
1831
La Peau de chagrin
By Honoré de Balzac
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The Sinister Wish runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
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Which OTT platform is The Sinister Wish on?
The Sinister Wish isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 October 1939. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sinister Wish?
If you liked The Sinister Wish, try The Nest, In the Aisles, Hands of Stone.
Who directed The Sinister Wish?
The Sinister Wish (1939) was directed by Heinz Hilpert and stars Olga Tschechowa, Käthe Gold, Elisabeth Flickenschildt.
What is The Sinister Wish based on?
The Sinister Wish is based on La Peau de chagrin (1831) by Honoré de Balzac.