To the Bitter End (1975)
15 years ago Paul Jordan was a star in Hollywood musicals. But then he retired from showbiz and married the rich Joan. Now, after being dependent on his wife's money for many years, he's sick of it and wants to work again. A romantic affair with his stepdaughter, Shirley, gives him the guts to ask for a role. His former agent gets him one but it's with a small company in Vienna, Austria. The stress worsens his alcoholism; the tablets he takes to hide the effects lead him to hallucinations. When his wife and girlfriend appear at the same time, he's no longer capable of handling the situation.
Director: Gerd Oswald
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: October 22, 1975
Cast
- Maurice Ronet - Paul Jordan
- Suzy Kendall - Joan Jordan
- Susanne Uhlen - Shirley Jordan
- Christine Wodetzky - Natascha Petrowna
- Balduin Baas - Fogosch
- Rudolf Fernau - Schauberg
- Karl Renar - Mörtl
- Erich Padalewski - Lehrer
- Ferdy Mayne - Wallace
- Herbert Prikopa - Polzfuss
Screenplay
Music: Klaus Doldinger
Cinematography: Charly Steinberger
Editing: Liselotte Klimitscheck
Production: Wien-Film, Roxy Films
Country: Austria, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Gerd Oswald
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is To the Bitter End about?
- 15 years ago Paul Jordan was a star in Hollywood musicals. But then he retired from showbiz and married the rich Joan. Now, after being dependent on his wife's money for many years, he's sick of it and wants to work again. A romantic affair with his stepdaughter, Shirley, gives him the guts to ask for a role. His former agent gets him one but it's with a small company in Vienna, Austria. The stress worsens his alcoholism; the tablets he takes to hide the effects lead him to hallucinations. When his wife and girlfriend appear at the same time, he's no longer capable of handling the situation.
- Who directed To the Bitter End?
- To the Bitter End was directed by Gerd Oswald.
- Who stars in To the Bitter End?
- To the Bitter End stars Maurice Ronet, Suzy Kendall, Susanne Uhlen, Christine Wodetzky, Balduin Baas, Rudolf Fernau.
- How long is To the Bitter End?
- To the Bitter End has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is To the Bitter End?
- To the Bitter End is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was To the Bitter End produced?
- To the Bitter End was produced in Austria, Germany.