Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy
1966, German. Directed by Harald Reinl.
Siegfried of Xanten snatches the Nibelung treasure from the king of the underworld and slays the dragon Fafnir, whose blood makes him invulnerable. Siegfried falls in love with Kriemhild, the sister of the Burgundian king. But only if Siegfried helps Gunther marry Brunhild will he be allowed to marry Kriemhild. He fulfills this condition, but the two women bring ruin upon Xanten and Burgundy...
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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- Released
- 13 December 1966
- Original title
- Die Nibelungen, Teil 1: Siegfried
- Country
- Germany, Yugoslavia
- Written by
- Harald G. Petersson, Ladislas Fodor, Harald Reinl
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Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy: quick answers
What comes after Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy?
Next in the series: Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy 2 (1967).
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How long is Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy?
Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy on?
Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy?
If you liked Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy, try DragonHeart, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening, Ring of the Nibelungs.
Who directed Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy?
Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy (1966) was directed by Harald Reinl and stars Uwe Beyer, Karin Dor, Maria Marlow.
What is Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy based on?
Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy is adapted from a myths, legends or folklore.