Cyanide
Cyankali
Synopsis
Drama based on a play by Friedrich Wolf. Hete is pregnant, hoping to have a family with her fiancé Paul. When the factory where she and Paul work sacks all striking workers, she tries to find a legal abortion. But there is only the illegal option - the eponymous cyanide.
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Grete Mosheim
Hete Fent
Josefine Dora
Frau Klee
Margarete Kupfer
Frau Heye
Paul Henckels
Dr.Meyer
Paul Kemp
Kuckuck
Blandine Ebinger
Hinterhofsängerin
Herma Ford
Frau Fent
Nico Turoff
Paul
Claus Clausen
Max, Pauls Freund
Ludwig Andersen
Dr. Moeller
Louis Ralph
Prosnick, Hausverwalter
Hermann Vallentin
Kommissar
Else Heller
Frau Witt
Alexander Murski
Herr Witt
Hella Hartwich
Dame
Paul Henckels
Dr. Meyer
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Tintner
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Tintner
- Original Score
- Willy Schmidt-Gentner
- Original Title
- Cyankali
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Atlantis-Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Tintner
Hans Tintner, Friedrich Wolf
Willy Schmidt-Gentner
Günther Krampf
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Tintner
Director
Hans Tintner
Screenplay
Günther Krampf
Director of Photography
Willy Schmidt-Gentner
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cyanide
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cyanide about?
Drama based on a play by Friedrich Wolf. Hete is pregnant, hoping to have a family with her fiancé Paul. When the factory where she and Paul work sacks all striking workers, she tries to find a legal abortion. But there is only the illegal option - the eponymous cyanide.
Who directed Cyanide?
Cyanide was directed by Hans Tintner.
Who stars in Cyanide?
The principal cast of Cyanide includes Grete Mosheim, Josefine Dora, Margarete Kupfer, Paul Henckels, Paul Kemp.
When was Cyanide released and how long is it?
Cyanide was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Cyanide?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cyanide was composed by Willy Schmidt-Gentner.