Colonel Redl
Oberst Redl
Synopsis
Set during the fading glory of the Austro-Hungarian empire, the film tells of the rise and fall of Alfred Redl, an ambitious young officer who proceeds up the ladder to become head of the Secret Police only to become ensnared in political deception.
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Klaus Maria Brandauer
Alfred Redl
Hans Christian Blech
von Roden
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Thronfolger
Gudrun Landgrebe
Katalin
Jan Niklas
Christoph
László Mensáros
Oberst Ruzitska
András Bálint
Dr. Sonnenschein
László Gálffi
Velocchio
Dorottya Udvaros
Clarisse
Károly Eperjes
Leutnant Schorm
Róbert Rátonyi
Baron Ullmann
Gábor Svidrony
Redl als Kind
Éva Szabó
Redls Mutter
Tamás Major
Baron Kubinyi
Mária Majláth
Baronin Kubinyi
Péter Dobai
Fregattenkapitän Trevianus
Pálfi Zoltán
Leutnant Mészáros
Gyula Gazdag
Oberleutnant Ehrlich
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 19, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- István Szabó
- Screenplay & Story
- John Osborne
- Original Score
- Zdenkó Tamássy
- Original Title
- Oberst Redl
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany, Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Production Studios
- ORF, ZDF, Mokép, Manfred Durniok Filmproduktion, Mafilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
István Szabó
John Osborne, Péter Dobai
Zdenkó Tamássy
Lajos Koltai
Zsuzsa Csákány
Manfred Durniok
Department Leadership Roster
Péter Dobai
Writer
John Osborne
Screenplay
István Szabó
Director
Zsuzsa Csákány
Editor
Lajos Koltai
Director of Photography
Zdenkó Tamássy
Original Music Composer
Manfred Durniok
Producer
József Romvári
Production Design
Peter Pabst
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Colonel Redl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Colonel Redl about?
Set during the fading glory of the Austro-Hungarian empire, the film tells of the rise and fall of Alfred Redl, an ambitious young officer who proceeds up the ladder to become head of the Secret Police only to become ensnared in political deception.
Who directed Colonel Redl?
Colonel Redl was directed by István Szabó.
Who stars in Colonel Redl?
The principal cast of Colonel Redl includes Klaus Maria Brandauer, Hans Christian Blech, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Gudrun Landgrebe, Jan Niklas.
When was Colonel Redl released and how long is it?
Colonel Redl was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Colonel Redl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Colonel Redl was composed by Zdenkó Tamássy.