The Roedern Affair
Die Affäre Roedern
Synopsis
Prussia, at the time of Frederick the Great. In his service is Major General Dietrich Edler von Roedern, a renowned fortress builder who pursues his work with fanatical zeal and seriousness. He is not in the mood for women or festivities. Although he is married to Elisabeth, a woman who has gradually become estranged from him due to his nature, this marriage only exists on paper. When Frederick II invites him to a soiree, Roedern meets the singer Maria Raven. The two feel connected from the very beginning, a fateful, invisible bond that seems to chain the two very different people together. For the first time, Dietrich von Roedern experiences something like passionate love.
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Paul Hartmann
Festungsbaumeister Dietrich von Roedern
Rudolf Fernau
Graf Wengen
Annelies Reinhold
Sängerin Maria Raven
Franz Schafheitlin
Marquis d'Orion
Ursula Herking
Marias Dienerin Luise
Herbert Hübner
General von Krusemarck
Hans Leibelt
Hofmarschall
Ernst Pittschau
Clementia Egies
Elisabeth von Roedern
Karl Dannemann
Soldat Knuse
Inge Drexel
Zofe Jeanette
Hugo Werner-Kahle
Herzog von Braunschweig
Karl Günther
Major von Moder
Werner Schott
Oberst von Sack
Otz Tollen
Herr von Sponseck
Elfie Dugall
Liese
Otto Hüsch
Theseus
Eduard von Winterstein
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erich Waschneck
- Screenplay & Story
- Toni Huppertz, Gerta Ital
- Original Score
- Norbert Schultze
- Original Title
- Die Affäre Roedern
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Berlin-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erich Waschneck
Toni Huppertz, Gerta Ital
Norbert Schultze
Marthe Rau
Christoph Mülleneisen, Franz Tappers
Department Leadership Roster
Erich Waschneck
Director
Toni Huppertz
Writer
Gerta Ital
Writer
Marthe Rau
Editor
Christoph Mülleneisen
Producer
Franz Tappers
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Roedern Affair
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What is The Roedern Affair about?
Prussia, at the time of Frederick the Great. In his service is Major General Dietrich Edler von Roedern, a renowned fortress builder who pursues his work with fanatical zeal and seriousness. He is not in the mood for women or festivities. Although he is married to Elisabeth, a woman who has gradually become estranged from him due to his nature, this marriage only exists on paper. When Frederick II invites him to a soiree, Roedern meets the singer Maria Raven. The two feel connected from the very beginning, a fateful, invisible bond that seems to chain the two very different people together. For the first time, Dietrich von Roedern experiences something like passionate love.
Who directed The Roedern Affair?
The Roedern Affair was directed by Erich Waschneck.
Who stars in The Roedern Affair?
The principal cast of The Roedern Affair includes Paul Hartmann, Rudolf Fernau, Annelies Reinhold, Franz Schafheitlin, Ursula Herking.
When was The Roedern Affair released and how long is it?
The Roedern Affair was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Roedern Affair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Roedern Affair was composed by Norbert Schultze.