Sex in Chains
Geschlecht in Fesseln
Synopsis
Franz Sommer, convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to three years, forms a close relationship with his cellmate, Steineau. Upon release, his wife Helene is concerned as to how incarceration has changed the man she married.
Top Cast
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William Dieterle
Franz Sommer (as Wilhelm Dieterle)
Gunnar Tolnæs
Fabrikant Rudolf Steinau
Mary Johnson
Helene - Sommers Frau
Paul Henckels
Helenes Vater - der Geheimrat
Hans Heinrich von Twardowski
Alfred
Gerd Briese
Der Staatsanwalt
Hugo Werner-Kahle
Der Abgeordnete
Carl Goetz
Strafgefangener #1 (as Karl Goetz)
Friedrich Kurth
Strafgefangener #2
Arthur Duarte
Strafgefangener 3
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Screenplay & Story
- Franz Höllering, Herbert Juttke, Georg C. Klaren
- Original Score
- Pasquale Perris
- Original Title
- Geschlecht in Fesseln
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Vereinigte Star-Film GmbH, Essem-Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dieterle
Franz Höllering, Herbert Juttke, Georg C. Klaren
Pasquale Perris
Robert Lach
Leo Meyer
Department Leadership Roster
William Dieterle
Director
Franz Höllering
Writer
Herbert Juttke
Writer
Georg C. Klaren
Writer
Leo Meyer
Producer
Pasquale Perris
Original Music Composer
Robert Lach
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sex in Chains
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What is Sex in Chains about?
Franz Sommer, convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to three years, forms a close relationship with his cellmate, Steineau. Upon release, his wife Helene is concerned as to how incarceration has changed the man she married.
Who directed Sex in Chains?
Sex in Chains was directed by William Dieterle.
Who stars in Sex in Chains?
The principal cast of Sex in Chains includes William Dieterle, Gunnar Tolnæs, Mary Johnson, Paul Henckels, Hans Heinrich von Twardowski.
When was Sex in Chains released and how long is it?
Sex in Chains was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Sex in Chains?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sex in Chains was composed by Pasquale Perris.