The Case of Colonel Redl
Der Fall des Generalstabs-Oberst Redl
Synopsis
Based on the short story "Der Fall des Generalstabschefs Redl" by Egon Erwin Kisch. Alfred Redl, a colonel on the Austrian General Staff, leads an extravagant private life. No one suspects that in reality he is passing information to Russian spies. Alternate-language version of "Aféra plukovníka Rédla" (1931).
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Theodor Loos
Oberst Alfred Redl
Lil Dagover
Vera Nikolayevna
Otto Hartmann
Stephan Dolan, Ulanenleutnant
Truda Grosslichtová
Franzi
Luigi Bernauer
Ein Stimmungssänger im Wiener 'Trocadero'
Alexander Murski
Daragaieff, russischer Spion
Michael von Newlinsky
Der russische Botschafter in Wien
Magnus Stifter
Oberst Umanizky
Werner Jansch
Der Chef des russischen Spionageddienstes in Petersburg
Friedrich Hölzlin
Marchenko
Willy Bauer
General Conrad von Hoetzendorf
Hans Götz
Ein Erzherzog
Rudolf Weinmann
Der Korpskommandant von Prag
Philipp Veit
Der Polizeipräsident von Wien
Leo Dudek
Erster Detektiv
Rudolf Stadler
Zweiter Detektiv
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karl Anton
- Screenplay & Story
- Egon Erwin Kisch, Emil Artur Longen, Alfred Schirokauer, Benno Vigny
- Original Score
- Willy Engel-Berger
- Original Title
- Der Fall des Generalstabs-Oberst Redl
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Sonor Film, Elekta Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karl Anton
Egon Erwin Kisch, Emil Artur Longen, Alfred Schirokauer, Benno Vigny
Willy Engel-Berger
Department Leadership Roster
Artur Berger
Production Design
Emil Stepanek
Production Design
Karl Anton
Director
Willy Engel-Berger
Original Music Composer
Alfred Schirokauer
Writer
Benno Vigny
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Case of Colonel Redl
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What is The Case of Colonel Redl about?
Based on the short story "Der Fall des Generalstabschefs Redl" by Egon Erwin Kisch. Alfred Redl, a colonel on the Austrian General Staff, leads an extravagant private life. No one suspects that in reality he is passing information to Russian spies. Alternate-language version of "Aféra plukovníka Rédla" (1931).
Who directed The Case of Colonel Redl?
The Case of Colonel Redl was directed by Karl Anton.
Who stars in The Case of Colonel Redl?
The principal cast of The Case of Colonel Redl includes Theodor Loos, Lil Dagover, Otto Hartmann, Truda Grosslichtová, Luigi Bernauer.
When was The Case of Colonel Redl released and how long is it?
The Case of Colonel Redl was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Case of Colonel Redl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Case of Colonel Redl was composed by Willy Engel-Berger.