Dilemma
Synopsis
17-year-old Edith is celebrating at her friend's house in Zurich when she is dragged to a nightclub by the unscrupulous seducer Jean, who gets her drunk and abuses her. When she becomes pregnant, she asks her father, who is a gynecologist, to perform an abortion. He initially refuses, but eventually agrees to perform the procedure—with fatal consequences.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edmund Heuberger
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmund Heuberger, Paul Altheer, Stefan Markus
- Original Title
- Dilemma
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Gotthard Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmund Heuberger
Edmund Heuberger, Paul Altheer, Stefan Markus
Georges C. Stilly
Georges C. Stilly
Department Leadership Roster
Stefan Markus
Writer
Georges C. Stilly
Director of Photography
Georges C. Stilly
Editor
Alexandre Lochakoff
Production Design
Edmund Heuberger
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dilemma
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What is Dilemma about?
17-year-old Edith is celebrating at her friend's house in Zurich when she is dragged to a nightclub by the unscrupulous seducer Jean, who gets her drunk and abuses her. When she becomes pregnant, she asks her father, who is a gynecologist, to perform an abortion. He initially refuses, but eventually agrees to perform the procedure—with fatal consequences.
Who directed Dilemma?
Dilemma was directed by Edmund Heuberger.
Who stars in Dilemma?
The principal cast of Dilemma includes Leopold Biberti, Marina Rainer, Fritz Schulz, Margarete Fries, Rita Liechti.
When was Dilemma released and how long is it?
Dilemma was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.