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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josef von Báky
- Screenplay & Story
- Thea von Harbou
- Original Score
- Georg Haentzschel
- Original Title
- Via Mala
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josef von Báky
Thea von Harbou, John Knittel
Georg Haentzschel
Carl Hoffmann
Wolfgang Becker
Department Leadership Roster
Josef von Báky
Director
Georg Haentzschel
Original Music Composer
Manon Hahn
Costume Design
Wolfgang Becker
Editor
Thea von Harbou
Screenplay
Carl Hoffmann
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Via Mala
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Via Mala about?
In a mountain village a deranged alcoholic who routinely beats his wife and kids goes missing. Though everyone in the village is glad to see him gone, an investigation begins.
Who directed Via Mala?
Via Mala was directed by Josef von Báky.
Who stars in Via Mala?
The principal cast of Via Mala includes Karin Hardt, Hilde Körber, Viktor Staal, Carl Wery, Hildegard Grethe.
When was Via Mala released and how long is it?
Via Mala was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Via Mala?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Via Mala was composed by Georg Haentzschel.
Is Via Mala based on a book or true story?
Via Mala is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Knittel".