Arch of Triumph
“With Europe on the brink of war, for one man the battle has already begun.”
Synopsis
A 1985 British made-for-television film based on the novel by Erich Maria Remarque, which was previously adapted in 1948 for a film of the same name with Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer. Dr. Ravic (Anthony Hopkins) is an Austrian doctor who helps Jews escape from the Nazis. In 1939, he meets Joan Madou (Lesley-Anne Down), a woman he saves from suicide, and their relationship flourishes until he is arrested as a refugee without documentation and realizes he has some unfinished business with the Nazis. After a prolonged separation, without explanation, the two are finally reunited and struggle to put their relationship back on the right course as mayhem breaks out all around them.
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ARCH OF TRIUMPH (English Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-29
Top Cast
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Anthony Hopkins
Dr. Ravic
Lesley-Anne Down
Joan Madou
Donald Pleasence
Ivon Haake
Frank Finlay
Col. Boris Morosov
Richard Pasco
Dr. Veber
Joyce Blair
Rolande
Alexander Davion
Alex
Martin Benson
Goldberg
Stephanie Voss
Mrs. Goldberg
Peter Birrel
Wiesenthal
June Barrie
Proprietress
Teddy Kempner
Young Husband
Katharine Levy
Young Wife
Philip Shelley
Porter
Andrea Evans
Nurse Eugenie
Paul Nicholson
Anaesthetist
Michael Burrell
Meyer
Cornelius Garrett
Waiter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Waris Hussein
- Screenplay & Story
- Erich Maria Remarque, Charles E. Israel
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Arch of Triumph
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Newland/Raynor Productions Inc., Callendar Company, HTV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Waris Hussein
Erich Maria Remarque, Charles E. Israel
Georges Delerue
Bob Edwards
Terry Maisey
Peter Graham Scott, Mort Abrahams, John Newland, Milton T. Raynor, Patrick Dromgoole
Department Leadership Roster
Waris Hussein
Director
Bob Edwards
Director of Photography
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Jane Martin
Production Design
Peter Graham Scott
Producer
Julie Harris
Costume Design
Mort Abrahams
Producer
John Newland
Producer
Terry Maisey
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arch of Triumph
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Arch of Triumph about?
A 1985 British made-for-television film based on the novel by Erich Maria Remarque, which was previously adapted in 1948 for a film of the same name with Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer. Dr. Ravic (Anthony Hopkins) is an Austrian doctor who helps Jews escape from the Nazis. In 1939, he meets Joan Madou (Lesley-Anne Down), a woman he saves from suicide, and their relationship flourishes until he is arrested as a refugee without documentation and realizes he has some unfinished business with the Nazis. After a prolonged separation, without explanation, the two are finally reunited and struggle to put their relationship back on the right course as mayhem breaks out all around them.
Who directed Arch of Triumph?
Arch of Triumph was directed by Waris Hussein.
Who stars in Arch of Triumph?
The principal cast of Arch of Triumph includes Anthony Hopkins, Lesley-Anne Down, Donald Pleasence, Frank Finlay, Richard Pasco.
When was Arch of Triumph released and how long is it?
Arch of Triumph was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Arch of Triumph?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Arch of Triumph was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is Arch of Triumph based on a book or true story?
Arch of Triumph is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Erich Maria Remarque".