Die Nacht der Entscheidung
Synopsis
After the death of his wife and mother of his 17-year-old daughter Gisela, Consul Brückmann is now in his second marriage to the beautiful Peruvian Tessa. She is only ten years older than Gisela, and the two have a very friendly relationship. At a ball, Gisela dances with the charming Fernando Alvarez, but she shows no interest in his advances. Tessa, however, recognizes her childhood sweetheart in him. The consul invites Fernando to his table, but neither of them let on. When Alvarez later comes to her house on business, Brückmann is absent and Tessa gives in to his advances. They plan to return home together. Tessa then learns that the train she thought her husband was on has derailed. Now she knows that she still loves him. When he stands in front of her, she tells him everything. Deeply hurt, he wants to let her go. Only Gisela manages to bring them back together.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nunzio Malasomma
- Screenplay & Story
- Philipp Lothar Mayring, Rolf E. Vanloo, Harald G. Petersson
- Original Score
- Lothar Brühne
- Original Title
- Die Nacht der Entscheidung
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Fabrikation Deutscher Filme (F.D.F.)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nunzio Malasomma
Philipp Lothar Mayring, Rolf E. Vanloo, Harald G. Petersson
Lothar Brühne
Karl Puth
Alexandra Anatra
Department Leadership Roster
Nunzio Malasomma
Director
Philipp Lothar Mayring
Writer
Karl Puth
Director of Photography
Alexandra Anatra
Editor
Harald G. Petersson
Writer
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What is Die Nacht der Entscheidung about?
After the death of his wife and mother of his 17-year-old daughter Gisela, Consul Brückmann is now in his second marriage to the beautiful Peruvian Tessa. She is only ten years older than Gisela, and the two have a very friendly relationship. At a ball, Gisela dances with the charming Fernando Alvarez, but she shows no interest in his advances. Tessa, however, recognizes her childhood sweetheart in him. The consul invites Fernando to his table, but neither of them let on. When Alvarez later comes to her house on business, Brückmann is absent and Tessa gives in to his advances. They plan to return home together. Tessa then learns that the train she thought her husband was on has derailed. Now she knows that she still loves him. When he stands in front of her, she tells him everything. Deeply hurt, he wants to let her go. Only Gisela manages to bring them back together.
Who directed Die Nacht der Entscheidung?
Die Nacht der Entscheidung was directed by Nunzio Malasomma.
Who stars in Die Nacht der Entscheidung?
The principal cast of Die Nacht der Entscheidung includes Pola Negri, Iván Petrovich, Hans Zesch-Ballot, Hubert von Meyerinck, Sabine Peters.
When was Die Nacht der Entscheidung released and how long is it?
Die Nacht der Entscheidung was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Die Nacht der Entscheidung?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die Nacht der Entscheidung was composed by Lothar Brühne.
Is Die Nacht der Entscheidung based on a book or true story?
Die Nacht der Entscheidung is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rolf E. Vanloo".