Brainwashed
Schachnovelle
Synopsis
Werner von Basil, a Austrian intellectual, was captured by the Nazis in 1938. They want to break him to confess smuggling. Without any mental sustenance, the only thing left to keep his mind busy is an old tactics book for chess.
Top Cast
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Curd Jürgens
Werner von Basil
Claire Bloom
Irene Andreny
Hansjörg Felmy
Hans Berger
Mario Adorf
Mirko Centowic
Hans Söhnker
Bishop Ambrosse
Rudolf Forster
Hotelmanager
Jan Hendriks
First Officer
Albert Lieven
Hartmann
Dietmar Schönherr
Rabbi
Wolfgang Wahl
Mondgesicht
Albert Bessler
Scientist
Alan Gifford
Mac Iver
Harald Maresch
Ballet Master
Karl Stepanek
Baranow
Dorothea Wieck
Countess (uncredited)
Rijk de Gooyer
Secretary (uncredited)
Susanne Körber-Harlan
Young Woman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 22, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerd Oswald
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerd Oswald, Harold Medford, Stefan Zweig, Herbert Reinecker
- Original Score
- Hans-Martin Majewski
- Original Title
- Schachnovelle
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Roxy Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerd Oswald
Gerd Oswald, Harold Medford, Stefan Zweig, Herbert Reinecker
Hans-Martin Majewski
Günther Senftleben
K.M. Eckstein
Luggi Waldleitner
Department Leadership Roster
Gerd Oswald
Director
Luggi Waldleitner
Producer
Gerd Oswald
Writer
Hans-Martin Majewski
Original Music Composer
Harold Medford
Writer
K.M. Eckstein
Editor
Günther Senftleben
Director of Photography
Herbert Reinecker
Writer
Wolf Englert
Production Design
Ernst Richter
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brainwashed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brainwashed about?
Werner von Basil, a Austrian intellectual, was captured by the Nazis in 1938. They want to break him to confess smuggling. Without any mental sustenance, the only thing left to keep his mind busy is an old tactics book for chess.
Who directed Brainwashed?
Brainwashed was directed by Gerd Oswald.
Who stars in Brainwashed?
The principal cast of Brainwashed includes Curd Jürgens, Claire Bloom, Hansjörg Felmy, Mario Adorf, Hans Söhnker.
When was Brainwashed released and how long is it?
Brainwashed was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Brainwashed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brainwashed was composed by Hans-Martin Majewski.
Is Brainwashed based on a book or true story?
Brainwashed is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stefan Zweig".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brainwashed?
Brainwashed holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).