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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edgar Reitz
- Screenplay & Story
- E. T. A. Hoffmann, Edgar Reitz
- Original Title
- Cardillac
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- ERF / Edgar Reitz Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edgar Reitz
E. T. A. Hoffmann, Edgar Reitz
Dietrich Lohmann
Maximiliane Mainka, Jessy von Sternberg
Edgar Reitz
Department Leadership Roster
Edgar Reitz
Director
Dietrich Lohmann
Director of Photography
Edgar Reitz
Writer
Maximiliane Mainka
Editor
Jessy von Sternberg
Editor
Edgar Reitz
Producer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cardillac
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cardillac about?
The story of a gold smith who is so obsessed with his own craft that he murders his customers.
Who directed Cardillac?
Cardillac was directed by Edgar Reitz.
Who stars in Cardillac?
The principal cast of Cardillac includes Hans Christian Blech, Catana Cayetano, Rolf Becker, Liane Hielscher, Werner Leschhorn.
When was Cardillac released and how long is it?
Cardillac was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Is Cardillac based on a book or true story?
Cardillac is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "E. T. A. Hoffmann".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cardillac?
Cardillac holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).