Downfall
Der Absturz
Synopsis
Variety star Kaja falls in love with fisherman Peter. But he in a unfortunate situation kills a man and is sentenced to ten years imprisonment. Kaja promises to wait for him, but things go badly for her.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ludwig Wolff
- Screenplay & Story
- Ludwig Wolff
- Original Title
- Der Absturz
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Art-Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ludwig Wolff
Ludwig Wolff
Axel Graatkjær, Georg Krause
Asta Nielsen
Department Leadership Roster
Ludwig Wolff
Director
Ludwig Wolff
Writer
Asta Nielsen
Producer
Heinrich Beisenherz
Production Design
Fritz Seyffert
Production Design
Axel Graatkjær
Director of Photography
Georg Krause
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Downfall
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What is Downfall about?
Variety star Kaja falls in love with fisherman Peter. But he in a unfortunate situation kills a man and is sentenced to ten years imprisonment. Kaja promises to wait for him, but things go badly for her.
Who directed Downfall?
Downfall was directed by Ludwig Wolff.
Who stars in Downfall?
The principal cast of Downfall includes Asta Nielsen, Gregori Chmara, Ivan Bulatov, Albert Bozenhard, Adele Sandrock.
When was Downfall released and how long is it?
Downfall was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.