Magdalene
“A temptress A lover An outcast A sinner”
Synopsis
Father Joseph Mohr, a newly appointed priest in the town of Oberndorf (near Salzburg), meets the beautiful prostitute Magdalene. He struggles to change her situation and make a new life for her, and while doing so, they fall in love. Mohr struggles with his feelings for her, versus his commitment to God. Meanwhile, the Prior, Mohr's superior, whose corrupt dealings with the Baron von Seidl are threatened by Mohr's integrity and honesty, works (unsuccessfully) to falsely accuse Mohr of sexual misconduct with Magdalene, and thereby remove him from office. Meanwhile, Mohr and local schoolteacher Franz Gruber compose the hymn "Silent Night".
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Steve Bond
Father Joseph Mohr
Nastassja Kinski
Magdalene
David Warner
Baron von Seidl
Günter Meisner
Prior
Cyrus Elias
Franz Gruber
Katharina Böhm
Helga
Ferdy Mayne
Archbishop
Franco Nero
Janza
Anthony Quayle
Father Noessler
William Carr Hickey
Rudolf
Janet Ågren
Anna
Max Tidof
Robert
Karina Szulc
Elisabeth
Ralf Weikinger
Baader
Ulrich Günther
Hans
Armin Kraft
Konrad
Hans-Christoph von Goetz
Mauracher (as Christoph von Goetz)
Francesca Ferre
Sophia
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Market
Festival / Special Debut
November 25, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Monica Teuber
- Screenplay & Story
- Monica Teuber
- Original Score
- Cliff Eidelman
- Original Title
- Magdalene
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- TAT Filmproduktion, Silent Night GbR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Monica Teuber
Monica Teuber
Cliff Eidelman
Armando Nannuzzi
Stefan Arnsten
Ernst Ritter von Theumer, Monica Teuber, Hans-Christoph von Goetz
Department Leadership Roster
Monica Teuber
Director
Monica Teuber
Writer
Ernst Ritter von Theumer
Producer
Monica Teuber
Producer
Armando Nannuzzi
Director of Photography
Fabrizio Caracciolo
Costume Design
Cliff Eidelman
Original Music Composer
Gianni Quaranta
Production Design
Stefan Arnsten
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magdalene
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Magdalene about?
Father Joseph Mohr, a newly appointed priest in the town of Oberndorf (near Salzburg), meets the beautiful prostitute Magdalene. He struggles to change her situation and make a new life for her, and while doing so, they fall in love. Mohr struggles with his feelings for her, versus his commitment to God. Meanwhile, the Prior, Mohr's superior, whose corrupt dealings with the Baron von Seidl are threatened by Mohr's integrity and honesty, works (unsuccessfully) to falsely accuse Mohr of sexual misconduct with Magdalene, and thereby remove him from office. Meanwhile, Mohr and local schoolteacher Franz Gruber compose the hymn "Silent Night".
Who directed Magdalene?
Magdalene was directed by Monica Teuber.
Who stars in Magdalene?
The principal cast of Magdalene includes Steve Bond, Nastassja Kinski, David Warner, Günter Meisner, Cyrus Elias.
When was Magdalene released and how long is it?
Magdalene was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Magdalene?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Magdalene was composed by Cliff Eidelman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Magdalene?
Magdalene holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).