Tarabas (1981)
On the eve of WWI, Russian landowner’s son Nicholas Tarabas, a Catholic sympathizer turned assassin exiled to America, returns as a ruthless soldier dubbed “the Terrible.” Yet when anti-Jewish violence erupts, his conscience awakens for the first time.
Director: Michael Kehlmann
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Runtime: 218 min
Release Date: January 1, 1981
Cast
- Helmuth Lohner - Tarabas
- Erik Frey - Vater
- Luise Prasser - Mutter
- Michaela Rosen - Maria
- Sylvia Eisenberger - Schwester
- Heinz Frölich - Andrej
- Günter Mack - Christian Poller
- Michael Janisch - Konzew
- Peter Josch - Karpisiak
- Klausjürgen Wussow - Ramsin
Screenplay
- Joseph Roth (Novel)
- Michael Kehlmann
Music: Rolf A. Wilhelm
Cinematography: Elio Carniel
Editing: Eleonore Kunze
Production: ORF, NDR, Fernsehproduktion Dr. Heinz Scheiderbauer
Country: Austria, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Overwhelming Shame and Silence, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds
Keywords
based on novel or book, gypsy, austria, miniseries, guilt
More Films by Director: Michael Kehlmann
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tarabas about?
- On the eve of WWI, Russian landowner’s son Nicholas Tarabas, a Catholic sympathizer turned assassin exiled to America, returns as a ruthless soldier dubbed “the Terrible.” Yet when anti-Jewish violence erupts, his conscience awakens for the first time.
- Who directed Tarabas?
- Tarabas was directed by Michael Kehlmann.
- Who stars in Tarabas?
- Tarabas stars Helmuth Lohner, Erik Frey, Luise Prasser, Michaela Rosen, Sylvia Eisenberger, Heinz Frölich.
- How long is Tarabas?
- Tarabas has a runtime of 3h 38m (218 minutes).
- What genre is Tarabas?
- Tarabas is a TV Movie, Drama film.
- Where was Tarabas produced?
- Tarabas was produced in Austria, Germany.
- What are the themes of Tarabas?
- The themes of Tarabas include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Overwhelming Shame and Silence, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds.