The Last Illusion
Der Ruf
Synopsis
Professor Mauthner, after many years of exile (having emigrated in 1933 to the USA), returns to Germany in 1948. He can in fact return to his teaching post, but the rejection and petty intrigues of his reactionary colleagues and students make his work almost unbearable.
Top Cast
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Fritz Kortner
Professor Mauthner
Johanna Hofer
Lina
Lina Carstens
Emma
Rosemary Murphy
Mary
William Sinnigen
Elliot
Ernst Schröder
Walter
Paul Hoffmann
Fechner
Arno Assmann
Kurt
Charles Regnier
Bertram
Alwin Edwards
Homer
Harald Mannl
Fraenkl
Friedrich Domin
Hans Fitze
Fritz Benscher
Otto Brüggemann
Hans Clarin
Annemarie Holtz
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josef von Báky
- Screenplay & Story
- Fritz Kortner
- Original Score
- Georg Haentzschel
- Original Title
- Der Ruf
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Objectiv Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josef von Báky
Fritz Kortner
Georg Haentzschel
Werner Krien
Wolfgang Becker
Department Leadership Roster
Josef von Báky
Director
Fritz Kortner
Writer
Werner Krien
Director of Photography
Georg Haentzschel
Original Music Composer
Wolfgang Becker
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Illusion
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What is The Last Illusion about?
Professor Mauthner, after many years of exile (having emigrated in 1933 to the USA), returns to Germany in 1948. He can in fact return to his teaching post, but the rejection and petty intrigues of his reactionary colleagues and students make his work almost unbearable.
Who directed The Last Illusion?
The Last Illusion was directed by Josef von Báky.
Who stars in The Last Illusion?
The principal cast of The Last Illusion includes Fritz Kortner, Johanna Hofer, Lina Carstens, Rosemary Murphy, William Sinnigen.
When was The Last Illusion released and how long is it?
The Last Illusion was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Illusion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Illusion was composed by Georg Haentzschel.