Adolf and Marlene
Adolf und Marlene
Synopsis
When Hitler watches Marlene Dietrich in a movie, he falls in love with her. He persuades her to come back to Germany to be with him, but upon her arrival, she constantly insults and provokes him until he eventually, on her command, bites the carpet to bits.
Top Cast
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Kurt Raab
Adolf Hitler
Margit Carstensen
Marlene Dietrich
Ulli Lommel
Joseph Goebbels
Ila von Hasperg
Eva Braun
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Hermann
Harry Baer
Luminsky
Andrea Schober
Paula
Renate Muhri
Hanna Reitsch
Hark Bohm
Photographer Hoffmann
Brigitte Mira
Fortune Teller
Armin Meier
Alexander Allerson
Hannes Kaetner
Volker Spengler
Michael Fengler
Lilo Pempeit
Helga Ballhaus
Helmut Petigk
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulli Lommel
- Screenplay & Story
- Ulli Lommel
- Original Score
- Holger Münzer, Franz Liszt, Richard Wagner
- Original Title
- Adolf und Marlene
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Trio Film, Albatros Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulli Lommel
Ulli Lommel
Holger Münzer, Franz Liszt, Richard Wagner
Michael Ballhaus
Thea Eymèsz
Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Michael Fengler
Department Leadership Roster
Ulli Lommel
Director
Ulli Lommel
Writer
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Producer
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Michael Fengler
Producer
Thea Eymèsz
Editor
Kurt Raab
Production Design
Holger Münzer
Original Music Composer
Franz Liszt
Original Music Composer
Richard Wagner
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Adolf and Marlene
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Adolf and Marlene about?
When Hitler watches Marlene Dietrich in a movie, he falls in love with her. He persuades her to come back to Germany to be with him, but upon her arrival, she constantly insults and provokes him until he eventually, on her command, bites the carpet to bits.
Who directed Adolf and Marlene?
Adolf and Marlene was directed by Ulli Lommel.
Who stars in Adolf and Marlene?
The principal cast of Adolf and Marlene includes Kurt Raab, Margit Carstensen, Ulli Lommel, Ila von Hasperg, Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
When was Adolf and Marlene released and how long is it?
Adolf and Marlene was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Adolf and Marlene?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Adolf and Marlene was composed by Holger Münzer, Franz Liszt, Richard Wagner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Adolf and Marlene?
Adolf and Marlene holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).