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.

Credits

Nikolaus LeytnerDirector

Christiane HörbigerClaire Zachanassian / Klara Wäscher

Michael MendlAlfred Ill

Muriel BaumeisterMia Mohr

Lisa KreuzerAngelika Ill