Canaris
Synopsis
Admiral Canaris is chief of the intelligence service of Nazi Germany. His department is quite successful and Hitler grants him all the money he wants for new developments. Still he's a thorn in the side of the Nazi chiefs, since he's not as unscrupulous as they want him and is known to criticize their ideology.
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O.E. Hasse
Admiral Canaris
Barbara Rütting
Martin Held
Obergruppenführer Heydrich
Wolfgang Preiss
Oberst Holl
Adrian Hoven
Oberleutnant Althoff
Charles Regnier
Baron Trenti
Peter Mosbacher
Fernandez
Arthur Schröder
Herr von Harbeck
Alice Treff
Fräulein Winter, Sekretärin
Joseph Offenbach
Taxifahrer in Paris
Arno Paulsen
Taxifahrer in Berlin
Franz Essel
Herbert Wilk
Klaus Miedel
Ilse Fürstenberg
Axel Monjé
SD-Offizier
Freddy Quinn
Sänger
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Weidenmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Reinecker, Erich Ebermayer
- Original Score
- Siegfried Franz
- Original Title
- Canaris
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Fama Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Weidenmann
Herbert Reinecker, Erich Ebermayer
Siegfried Franz
Franz Weihmayr
Ilse Voigt
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Weidenmann
Director
Herbert Reinecker
Writer
Erich Ebermayer
Writer
Franz Weihmayr
Director of Photography
Siegfried Franz
Original Music Composer
Ilse Voigt
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Canaris
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What is Canaris about?
Admiral Canaris is chief of the intelligence service of Nazi Germany. His department is quite successful and Hitler grants him all the money he wants for new developments. Still he's a thorn in the side of the Nazi chiefs, since he's not as unscrupulous as they want him and is known to criticize their ideology.
Who directed Canaris?
Canaris was directed by Alfred Weidenmann.
Who stars in Canaris?
The principal cast of Canaris includes O.E. Hasse, Barbara Rütting, Martin Held, Wolfgang Preiss, Adrian Hoven.
When was Canaris released and how long is it?
Canaris was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Canaris?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Canaris was composed by Siegfried Franz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Canaris?
Canaris holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).