The Trial
Der Prozeß
Synopsis
In 1882 a country girl disappears from a small Hungarian village. The inhabitants suggest that she was murdered by the Jews. Everything is done to accuse them before the trial. A study in stubbornness, racism and intolerance and how to fight against it.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Maria Eis
Witwe Solymosi
Aglaja Schmid
Esther Solymosi, das verschwundene Mädchen
Marianne Schönauer
Eötvös' Braut
Ewald Balser
Dr. Eötvös
Ernst Deutsch
Tempeldiener Scharf
Josef Meinrad
Untersuchungsrichter Bary
Heinz Moog
Baron Ónódy
Hermann Thimig
Dorfrichter Farkas
Gustav Diessl
Staatsanwalt Both
Iván Petrovich
Staatsanwalt Egressy
Ernst Waldbrunn
Wollner
Otto Schmöle
Prussian, Gast im Hause Solymosi
Franz Pfaudler
Sicherheitshauptmann Peszely
Leopold Rudolf
Reszky
Aglaja Schmid
Esther
Paul Feyerabend
(uncredited)
Eva Maria Meineke
Ilona
Klaramaria Skala
Julca
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- G.W. Pabst
- Screenplay & Story
- Rudolf Brunngraber, Kurt Heuser, Emmerich Robenz
- Original Score
- Alois Melichar
- Original Title
- Der Prozeß
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Österricheische Wochenschau und Filmproduktion AG
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
G.W. Pabst
Rudolf Brunngraber, Kurt Heuser, Emmerich Robenz
Alois Melichar
Oskar Schnirch, Helmut Ashley
Anna Höllering
J.A. Hübler-Kahla
Department Leadership Roster
G.W. Pabst
Director
Anna Höllering
Editor
Rudolf Brunngraber
Writer
Alois Melichar
Original Music Composer
Kurt Heuser
Writer
J.A. Hübler-Kahla
Producer
Emmerich Robenz
Writer
Oskar Schnirch
Director of Photography
Helmut Ashley
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trial
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Trial about?
In 1882 a country girl disappears from a small Hungarian village. The inhabitants suggest that she was murdered by the Jews. Everything is done to accuse them before the trial. A study in stubbornness, racism and intolerance and how to fight against it.
Who directed The Trial?
The Trial was directed by G.W. Pabst.
Who stars in The Trial?
The principal cast of The Trial includes Maria Eis, Aglaja Schmid, Marianne Schönauer, Ewald Balser, Ernst Deutsch.
When was The Trial released and how long is it?
The Trial was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Trial?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Trial was composed by Alois Melichar.