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Orson at the Orient

Orson im Orient

Synopsis

A bombed city under martial law and powers on the verge of a new war gives home to deceit and uncertainty in 1948 Vienna. The city, divided among the allied powers, is also hosting the filming of The Third Man. Its star, American actor Orson Welles, spends his after-hours in the well-known Hotel Orient, soon to be disturbed by Soviet troops led by a young officer. On his mind is only one mission: how can he use the strengths and weaknesses of the great Orson to change the course of history, while in the U.S. big Hollywood names are targeted in the Red Scare initiating the McCarthy era?

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Dieter-Michael Grohmann
Screenplay & Story
Dieter-Michael Grohmann
Original Title
Orson im Orient
Country of Origin
Austria, Belgium
Spoken Languages
English, German, Russian
Runtime
Unknown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Dieter-Michael Grohmann

Screenplay & Story

Dieter-Michael Grohmann

Producers

Dieter-Michael Grohmann, Adam El Meziani

Department Leadership Roster

Dieter-Michael Grohmann

Director

Dieter-Michael Grohmann

Producer

Dieter-Michael Grohmann

Writer

Adam El Meziani

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Orson at the Orient.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orson at the Orient

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Orson at the Orient about?

A bombed city under martial law and powers on the verge of a new war gives home to deceit and uncertainty in 1948 Vienna. The city, divided among the allied powers, is also hosting the filming of The Third Man. Its star, American actor Orson Welles, spends his after-hours in the well-known Hotel Orient, soon to be disturbed by Soviet troops led by a young officer. On his mind is only one mission: how can he use the strengths and weaknesses of the great Orson to change the course of history, while in the U.S. big Hollywood names are targeted in the Red Scare initiating the McCarthy era?

Who directed Orson at the Orient?

Orson at the Orient was directed by Dieter-Michael Grohmann.

Who stars in Orson at the Orient?

The principal cast of Orson at the Orient includes Trine Thielen, Gilles De Backer, Ananda Dev Vaes, Philipp Kaplan.

When was Orson at the Orient released and how long is it?

Orson at the Orient was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of Unknown.