The Blue Hour
Die blaue Stunde
Synopsis
A university professor is horrified to discover that he snores terribly, tormenting his wife every night. Secretly, he decides to undergo a not entirely risk-free operation and deceives his wife into believing he's going on a trip to Capri. An admirer seizes the opportunity to convince her that her husband is cheating on her. Furious, she sets off for Capri, only to find the admirer there, who tries to seduce her. Meanwhile, complications arise during the operation.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Veit Harlan
- Original Title
- Die blaue Stunde
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Komet-Film-Compagnie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Veit Harlan
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Veit Harlan
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is The Blue Hour about?
A university professor is horrified to discover that he snores terribly, tormenting his wife every night. Secretly, he decides to undergo a not entirely risk-free operation and deceives his wife into believing he's going on a trip to Capri. An admirer seizes the opportunity to convince her that her husband is cheating on her. Furious, she sets off for Capri, only to find the admirer there, who tries to seduce her. Meanwhile, complications arise during the operation.
Who directed The Blue Hour?
The Blue Hour was directed by Veit Harlan.
Who stars in The Blue Hour?
The principal cast of The Blue Hour includes Kristina Söderbaum, Hans Nielsen, Harald Juhnke, Otto Gebühr, Charlotte Scheier-Herold.
When was The Blue Hour released and how long is it?
The Blue Hour was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Blue Hour?
The Blue Hour holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).