Colonel Redl (1985)
Set during the fading glory of the Austro-Hungarian empire, the film tells of the rise and fall of Alfred Redl, an ambitious young officer who proceeds up the ladder to become head of the Secret Police only to become ensnared in political deception.
Director: István Szabó
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 152 min
Release Date: February 20, 1985
Cast
- Klaus Maria Brandauer - Alfred Redl
- Hans Christian Blech - von Roden
- Armin Mueller-Stahl - Thronfolger
- Gudrun Landgrebe - Katalin
- Jan Niklas - Christoph
- László Mensáros - Oberst Ruzitska
- András Bálint - Dr. Sonnenschein
- László Gálffi - Velocchio
- Dorottya Udvaros - Clarisse
- Károly Eperjes - Leutnant Schorm
Screenplay
- Péter Dobai
- John Osborne (Screenplay)
Music: Zdenkó Tamássy
Cinematography: Lajos Koltai
Editing: Zsuzsa Csákány
Production: ORF, ZDF, Mokép, Manfred Durniok Filmproduktion, Mafilm
Country: Austria, Germany, Hungary
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
military officer, treason, male homosexuality, austria-hungary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Colonel Redl about?
- Set during the fading glory of the Austro-Hungarian empire, the film tells of the rise and fall of Alfred Redl, an ambitious young officer who proceeds up the ladder to become head of the Secret Police only to become ensnared in political deception.
- Who directed Colonel Redl?
- Colonel Redl was directed by István Szabó.
- Who stars in Colonel Redl?
- Colonel Redl stars Klaus Maria Brandauer, Hans Christian Blech, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Gudrun Landgrebe, Jan Niklas, László Mensáros.
- How long is Colonel Redl?
- Colonel Redl has a runtime of 2h 32m (152 minutes).
- What genre is Colonel Redl?
- Colonel Redl is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Colonel Redl produced?
- Colonel Redl was produced in Austria, Germany, Hungary.