Arch of Triumph
“The story of an outcast and a killer!”
Synopsis
In the winter of 1938, Paris is crowded with refugees from the Nazis, who live in the black shadows of night, trying to evade deportation. One such is Dr. Ravic, who practices medicine illegally and stalks his old Nazi enemy Haake with murder in mind. One rainy night, Ravic meets Joan Madou, a kept woman cast adrift by her lover's sudden death. Against Ravic's better judgment, they become involved in a doomed affair.
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1948 Arch of Triumph - Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-25
Top Cast
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Ingrid Bergman
Joan Madou
Charles Boyer
Dr. Ravic
Charles Laughton
Ivon Haake
Louis Calhern
Boris Morosov
Ruth Warrick
Kate Bergstroem
Roman Bohnen
Dr. Veber
J. Edward Bromberg
Verdun Hotel Manager
Ruth Nelson
Madame Fessier
Stephen Bekassy
Alex
Curt Bois
Tattooed Waiter
Art Smith
Inspector
Michael Romanoff
Captain Alidze
Bess Flowers
Gambler at Roulette Table (uncredited)
Byron Foulger
Policeman at Accident (uncredited)
Fay Wall
Clarisse (uncredited)
William Conrad
Policeman at Accident (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
Sommelier (uncredited)
Manuel París
Bartender (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 17, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 7, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Milestone
- Screenplay & Story
- Lewis Milestone, Harry Brown
- Original Score
- Louis Gruenberg
- Original Title
- Arch of Triumph
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- Enterprise Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Milestone
Lewis Milestone, Harry Brown, Erich Maria Remarque
Louis Gruenberg
Russell Metty
Duncan Mansfield
David Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Milestone
Director
Louis Gruenberg
Original Music Composer
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Duncan Mansfield
Editor
Lewis Milestone
Screenplay
Harry Brown
Screenplay
David Lewis
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arch of Triumph
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What is Arch of Triumph about?
In the winter of 1938, Paris is crowded with refugees from the Nazis, who live in the black shadows of night, trying to evade deportation. One such is Dr. Ravic, who practices medicine illegally and stalks his old Nazi enemy Haake with murder in mind. One rainy night, Ravic meets Joan Madou, a kept woman cast adrift by her lover's sudden death. Against Ravic's better judgment, they become involved in a doomed affair.
Who directed Arch of Triumph?
Arch of Triumph was directed by Lewis Milestone.
Who stars in Arch of Triumph?
The principal cast of Arch of Triumph includes Ingrid Bergman, Charles Boyer, Charles Laughton, Louis Calhern, Ruth Warrick.
When was Arch of Triumph released and how long is it?
Arch of Triumph was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Arch of Triumph?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Arch of Triumph was composed by Louis Gruenberg.
Is Arch of Triumph based on a book or true story?
Arch of Triumph is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Erich Maria Remarque".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Arch of Triumph?
Arch of Triumph holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).