The Blum Affair
Affaire Blum
Synopsis
Dr. Blum, a Jewish manufacturer, is falsely accused of a murder. Even when the real killer’s identity becomes evident, the state prosecutor refuses to accept Blum’s innocence.
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Hans Christian Blech
Mörder Karlheinz Gabler
Ernst Waldow
Kriminalkommissar Schwerdtfeger
Paul Bildt
Untersuchungsrichter Konrat
Karin Evans
Sabine Blum
Alfred Schieske
Kriminalkommissar Otto Bonte
Kurt Ehrhardt
Dr. Jakob Blum
Gisela Trowe
Christina Burman
Arno Paulsen
Wilhelm Platzer
Herbert Hübner
Landgerichtsdirektor Hecht
Blandine Ebinger
Lucie Schmerschneider
Gerhard Bienert
Karl Bremer
Werner Peters
Egon Konrad
Renée Stobrawa
Frau Bremer
Emmy Burg
Therese
Reinhard Kolldehoff
Tischbein
Helmuth Rudolph
Hugo Kalthoff
Maly Delschaft
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erich Engel
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert A. Stemmle
- Original Score
- Herbert Trantow
- Original Title
- Affaire Blum
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Herstellungsgruppe Herbert Uhlich, DEFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erich Engel
Robert A. Stemmle
Herbert Trantow
Friedl Behn-Grund, Karl Plintzner
Lilian Seng
Herbert Uhlich
Department Leadership Roster
Erich Engel
Director
Robert A. Stemmle
Writer
Lilian Seng
Editor
Friedl Behn-Grund
Director of Photography
Karl Plintzner
Director of Photography
Herbert Uhlich
Producer
Herbert Trantow
Original Music Composer
Brigitte Götting
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Blum Affair.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blum Affair
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Blum Affair about?
Dr. Blum, a Jewish manufacturer, is falsely accused of a murder. Even when the real killer’s identity becomes evident, the state prosecutor refuses to accept Blum’s innocence.
Who directed The Blum Affair?
The Blum Affair was directed by Erich Engel.
Who stars in The Blum Affair?
The principal cast of The Blum Affair includes Hans Christian Blech, Ernst Waldow, Paul Bildt, Karin Evans, Alfred Schieske.
When was The Blum Affair released and how long is it?
The Blum Affair was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Blum Affair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blum Affair was composed by Herbert Trantow.