The Glass Cell
Die gläserne Zelle
Synopsis
A man is wrongfully imprisoned for five years. Once out, he hears about his wife's supposed adventures outside of their marriage and becomes increasingly jealous.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans W. Geißendörfer
- Screenplay & Story
- Klaus Bädekerl, Hans W. Geißendörfer
- Original Score
- Niels Janette Walen
- Original Title
- Die gläserne Zelle
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Roxy Film, Solaris Film, BR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans W. Geißendörfer
Klaus Bädekerl, Hans W. Geißendörfer, Patricia Highsmith
Niels Janette Walen
Robby Müller
Peter Przygodda
Luggi Waldleitner
Department Leadership Roster
Klaus Bädekerl
Screenplay
Hans W. Geißendörfer
Director
Luggi Waldleitner
Producer
Hans W. Geißendörfer
Screenplay
Peter Przygodda
Editor
Robby Müller
Director of Photography
Niels Janette Walen
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Glass Cell
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Glass Cell about?
A man is wrongfully imprisoned for five years. Once out, he hears about his wife's supposed adventures outside of their marriage and becomes increasingly jealous.
Who directed The Glass Cell?
The Glass Cell was directed by Hans W. Geißendörfer.
Who stars in The Glass Cell?
The principal cast of The Glass Cell includes Brigitte Fossey, Helmut Griem, Dieter Laser, Günter Strack, Walter Kohut.
When was The Glass Cell released and how long is it?
The Glass Cell was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Glass Cell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Glass Cell was composed by Niels Janette Walen.
Is The Glass Cell based on a book or true story?
The Glass Cell is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Patricia Highsmith".