Until Hell Is Frozen
Der Teufel spielte Balalaika
Synopsis
A drama that chronicles the heroic endeavors of POWs trapped within a Russian prison camp in 1950 and their attempts to escape.
Top Cast
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Götz George
Peter Joost
Rudolf Forster
Admiral
Günther Jerschke
Gellert
Sieghardt Rupp
Lauterbach
Franz Muxeneder
Hintermoser
Henry van Lyck
Kolitz
Karl-Heinz Kreienbaum
Obermüller
Wilmut Borell
Mitterle
Charles Millot
Seidenwar
Anna Smolik
Elena
Pierre Parel
Fusow
Peter Neusser
Beckmann
Peter Lehmbrock
Ebermeier
Joachim Rake
Brennecke
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leopold Lahola
- Screenplay & Story
- Heinrich Déchamps, Leopold Lahola, Johannes Kai
- Original Title
- Der Teufel spielte Balalaika
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leopold Lahola
Heinrich Déchamps, Leopold Lahola, Johannes Kai
Department Leadership Roster
Leopold Lahola
Director
Heinrich Déchamps
Writer
Leopold Lahola
Writer
Johannes Kai
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Until Hell Is Frozen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Until Hell Is Frozen about?
A drama that chronicles the heroic endeavors of POWs trapped within a Russian prison camp in 1950 and their attempts to escape.
Who directed Until Hell Is Frozen?
Until Hell Is Frozen was directed by Leopold Lahola.
Who stars in Until Hell Is Frozen?
The principal cast of Until Hell Is Frozen includes Götz George, Rudolf Forster, Günther Jerschke, Sieghardt Rupp, Franz Muxeneder.
When was Until Hell Is Frozen released and how long is it?
Until Hell Is Frozen was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.