The Cold Room
“"You not only watch the nightmare, you live it!"”
Synopsis
A girl visiting modern day East Germany with her estranged father begins reliving the horrifying events that happened to a young girl living there during World War II.
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The Cold Room (1984) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-08
Top Cast
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George Segal
Hugh Martin
Amanda Pays
Carla Martin / Christa Bruckner
Renée Soutendijk
Lili
Warren Clarke
Wilhelm Bruckner
Elizabeth Spriggs
Frau Hoffman
Anthony Higgins
Erich
Clifford Rose
Moltke
Ursula Howells
Headmistress
George Pravda
The Doctor
Lucy Hornak
Sophie
Gertan Klauber
Older Nazi
Stuart Wolfe
Young Man
Wolf Rüdiger Reutermann
Customs Officer
Judith Melischek
Young Woman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Dearden
- Screenplay & Story
- James Dearden, Jeffrey Caine
- Original Score
- Michael Nyman
- Original Title
- The Cold Room
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- HBO Films, Jethro Films Production, Mark Forstater Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Dearden
James Dearden, Jeffrey Caine
Michael Nyman
Tony Pierce-Roberts
Mick Audsley
Mark Forstater, Bob Weis, Ingrid Windisch
Department Leadership Roster
Mick Audsley
Editor
James Dearden
Writer
Mark Forstater
Producer
Michael Nyman
Original Music Composer
Louise Frogley
Costume Design
Tony Pierce-Roberts
Director of Photography
Tim Hutchinson
Production Design
Bob Weis
Producer
Ingrid Windisch
Producer
James Dearden
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cold Room
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What is The Cold Room about?
A girl visiting modern day East Germany with her estranged father begins reliving the horrifying events that happened to a young girl living there during World War II.
Who directed The Cold Room?
The Cold Room was directed by James Dearden.
Who stars in The Cold Room?
The principal cast of The Cold Room includes George Segal, Amanda Pays, Renée Soutendijk, Warren Clarke, Elizabeth Spriggs.
When was The Cold Room released and how long is it?
The Cold Room was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cold Room?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cold Room was composed by Michael Nyman.
Is The Cold Room based on a book or true story?
The Cold Room is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jeffrey Caine".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cold Room?
The Cold Room holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).