The Angel with the Trumpet
Der Engel mit der Posaune
Synopsis
A long time-span of Austrian history (from the late 19th century to the years after world war II) is reflected in the ups and downs of a family of piano-makers in Vienna.
Top Cast
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Paula Wessely
Henriette Alt, geb. Stein
Helene Thimig
Gretel
Hedwig Bleibtreu
Sophie Alt
Alma Seidler
Pauline Drauffen
Maria Schell
Selma Rösner
Adrienne Gessner
Fürstin Pauline Metternich
Erni Mangold
Martha Monica Alt
Attila Hörbiger
Franz Alt
Paul Hörbiger
Otto-Eberhard Alt
Hans Holt
Hans Alt
Oskar Werner
Hermann Alt
Fred Liewehr
Kronprinz Rudolf
Curd Jürgens
Graf Leopold Traun
Karlheinz Böhm
Franz Alt jun.
Peter Alexander
Gast bei Frau Stein
Alfred Neugebauer
Kriminalbeamter
Anton Edthofer
Gustav Waldau
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karl Hartl
- Screenplay & Story
- Franz Tassié, Karl Hartl, Ernst Lothar
- Original Score
- Willy Schmidt-Gentner
- Original Title
- Der Engel mit der Posaune
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Studios
- Neue Wiener Filmproduktion, Vindobona
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karl Hartl
Franz Tassié, Karl Hartl, Ernst Lothar
Willy Schmidt-Gentner
Günther Anders
Josefine Ramerstorfer
Karl Ehrlich
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Hartl
Director
Franz Tassié
Writer
Karl Hartl
Writer
Karl Ehrlich
Producer
Josefine Ramerstorfer
Editor
Günther Anders
Director of Photography
Willy Schmidt-Gentner
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Angel with the Trumpet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Angel with the Trumpet about?
A long time-span of Austrian history (from the late 19th century to the years after world war II) is reflected in the ups and downs of a family of piano-makers in Vienna.
Who directed The Angel with the Trumpet?
The Angel with the Trumpet was directed by Karl Hartl.
Who stars in The Angel with the Trumpet?
The principal cast of The Angel with the Trumpet includes Paula Wessely, Helene Thimig, Hedwig Bleibtreu, Alma Seidler, Maria Schell.
When was The Angel with the Trumpet released and how long is it?
The Angel with the Trumpet was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Angel with the Trumpet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Angel with the Trumpet was composed by Willy Schmidt-Gentner.
Is The Angel with the Trumpet based on a book or true story?
The Angel with the Trumpet is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ernst Lothar".