
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?
Top Cast
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- 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
Dieter-Michael Grohmann
Dieter-Michael Grohmann
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Orson at the Orient
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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.

















