The River Line
Kennwort... Reiher
Synopsis
France 1944: American pilot Philip Sturgess is shot down but found by a resistance group. In the neighborhood Sturgess meets another American and shortly thereafter the British Major Barton, called “Reiher”. He claims to have fled a German prison camp. Shortly before leaving for Spain to escape the Nazis, Sturgess discovers that Barton has written a letter to Germany. This confirms the suspicion that he could be a German spy…
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolf Jugert
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Reinecker
- Original Score
- Rolf A. Wilhelm
- Original Title
- Kennwort... Reiher
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Franz Seitz Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolf Jugert
Herbert Reinecker, Charles Morgan
Rolf A. Wilhelm
Wolf Wirth
Heidi Genée
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolf Jugert
Director
Wolf Wirth
Director of Photography
Wolf Englert
Production Design
Herbert Reinecker
Screenplay
Heidi Genée
Editor
Rolf A. Wilhelm
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The River Line
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What is The River Line about?
France 1944: American pilot Philip Sturgess is shot down but found by a resistance group. In the neighborhood Sturgess meets another American and shortly thereafter the British Major Barton, called “Reiher”. He claims to have fled a German prison camp. Shortly before leaving for Spain to escape the Nazis, Sturgess discovers that Barton has written a letter to Germany. This confirms the suspicion that he could be a German spy…
Who directed The River Line?
The River Line was directed by Rudolf Jugert.
Who stars in The River Line?
The principal cast of The River Line includes Peter van Eyck, Marie Versini, Walter Rilla, Fritz Wepper, Elfriede Kuzmany.
When was The River Line released and how long is it?
The River Line was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The River Line?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The River Line was composed by Rolf A. Wilhelm.
Is The River Line based on a book or true story?
The River Line is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Morgan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The River Line?
The River Line holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).