The Original Sin
Der Apfel ist ab
Synopsis
An apple juice producer can't decide between his wife and his secretary and tries to commit suicide. Being committed to psychiatry, he falls asleep and dreams of adventures as Adam and Eve in heaven and hell.
Top Cast
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Bobby Todd
Adam Schmidt
Irene von Meyendorff
Eva-Lilith
Helmut Käutner
Prof. Petri
Rudolf Vogel
Barkeeper
Margarete Haagen
Teufels Großmutter
Arno Assmann
Dr. Lutz / Lucifer
Bum Krüger
Thea Thiele
Fräulein Seraphim
Willy Maertens
Portier
Bettina Moissi
Eva Medier- Eden
Joana Maria Gorvin
Lilly Schmith (Lilith)
Carl Voscherau
Horst Hächler
Jürgen Wulf
Nicolas Koline
Gerda Corbett
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helmut Käutner
- Screenplay & Story
- Kurd E. Heyne, Helmut Käutner, Bobby Todd
- Original Score
- Bernhard Eichhorn
- Original Title
- Der Apfel ist ab
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Bavaria Film, Camera-Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helmut Käutner
Kurd E. Heyne, Helmut Käutner, Bobby Todd
Bernhard Eichhorn
Igor Oberberg
Wolfgang Wehrum
Helmut Käutner, Helmut Beck-Herzog
Department Leadership Roster
Helmut Käutner
Director
Helmut Käutner
Producer
Wolfgang Wehrum
Editor
Igor Oberberg
Director of Photography
Helmut Beck-Herzog
Producer
Kurd E. Heyne
Writer
Helmut Käutner
Writer
Bobby Todd
Writer
Bernhard Eichhorn
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Original Sin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Original Sin about?
An apple juice producer can't decide between his wife and his secretary and tries to commit suicide. Being committed to psychiatry, he falls asleep and dreams of adventures as Adam and Eve in heaven and hell.
Who directed The Original Sin?
The Original Sin was directed by Helmut Käutner.
Who stars in The Original Sin?
The principal cast of The Original Sin includes Bobby Todd, Irene von Meyendorff, Helmut Käutner, Rudolf Vogel, Margarete Haagen.
When was The Original Sin released and how long is it?
The Original Sin was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Original Sin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Original Sin was composed by Bernhard Eichhorn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Original Sin?
The Original Sin holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).