Desperate Journey
“In the darkest of times, love survives.”
Synopsis
The true story of Freddie Knoller, a young Jewish man who flees Vienna following the Nazi occupation in 1938 and finds solace in the vibrant world of Paris's burlesque scene.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-09-29
Top Cast
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Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen
Freddie Knoller
Clara Rugaard
Jaqueline
Fernando Guallar
Christos
Til Schweiger
Officer Kurt
Sienna Guillory
Mrs. Knoller
Steven Berkoff
Raphael
Hugo Speer
Pierre
George Sear
Eric
Barney Harris
Yaakov
Niamh Cusack
Yvette
Ed Stoppard
Mr. Knoller
Nathaniel Parker
Chef Bossard
Louis Ashbourne Serkis
Karl
Richard Glover
Josef Kieffer
Smadi Wolfman
Mrs. Huberman
Kathleen Gati
Miss Schiff
András Pál
Herzgruber
Lukas Johne
SS Officer Reinhardt
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Annabel Jankel
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Radford
- Original Title
- Desperate Journey
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Emblem Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Annabel Jankel
Michael Radford
Warren Derosa
Department Leadership Roster
Annabel Jankel
Director
Warren Derosa
Producer
Michael Radford
Writer
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desperate Journey
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What is Desperate Journey about?
The true story of Freddie Knoller, a young Jewish man who flees Vienna following the Nazi occupation in 1938 and finds solace in the vibrant world of Paris's burlesque scene.
Who directed Desperate Journey?
Desperate Journey was directed by Annabel Jankel.
Who stars in Desperate Journey?
The principal cast of Desperate Journey includes Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen, Clara Rugaard, Fernando Guallar, Til Schweiger, Sienna Guillory.
When was Desperate Journey released and how long is it?
Desperate Journey was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Desperate Journey?
Desperate Journey holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).