Sex in Chains (1928)
A young man is convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to a term in prison. There he forms a close relationship with his cellmate. Upon his release his wife is concerned as to how prison has changed the man she married.
Director: William Dieterle
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: October 24, 1928
Cast
- William Dieterle - Franz Sommer (as Wilhelm Dieterle)
- Gunnar Tolnæs - Fabrikant Rudolf Steinau
- Mary Johnson - Helene - Sommers Frau
- Paul Henckels - Helenes Vater - der Geheimrat
- Hans Heinrich von Twardowski - Alfred
- Gerd Briese - Der Staatsanwalt
- Hugo Werner-Kahle - Der Abgeordnete
- Carl Goetz - Strafgefangener #1 (as Karl Goetz)
- Friedrich Kurth - Strafgefangener #2
- Arthur Duarte - Strafgefangener 3
Screenplay
Music: Pasquale Perris
Cinematography: Robert Lach
Production: Vereinigte Star-Film GmbH, Essem-Film GmbH
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
Themes
LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories
Keywords
prison, lgbt, gay theme
More Films by Director: William Dieterle
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sex in Chains about?
- A young man is convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to a term in prison. There he forms a close relationship with his cellmate. Upon his release his wife is concerned as to how prison has changed the man she married.
- Who directed Sex in Chains?
- Sex in Chains was directed by William Dieterle.
- Who stars in Sex in Chains?
- Sex in Chains stars William Dieterle, Gunnar Tolnæs, Mary Johnson, Paul Henckels, Hans Heinrich von Twardowski, Gerd Briese.
- How long is Sex in Chains?
- Sex in Chains has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Sex in Chains?
- Sex in Chains is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Sex in Chains produced?
- Sex in Chains was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Sex in Chains?
- The themes of Sex in Chains include: LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories.