Grandison
Synopsis
The case of stagecoach robber Carl Grandison, who lived in Heidelberg as a respected merchant and committed suicide in prison in 1814, as material for an expensive (DM 5.1 million), over-aestheticized flashback film: the decorations, props and costumes are right, otherwise everything seems fake.
Top Cast
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Marlène Jobert
Rose Grandison
Jean Rochefort
Carl Grandison
Helmut Qualtinger
Dr. Ludwig Pfister
Evelyn Künneke
Lady-in-law
Ilse Künkele
Caregiver
Edward Meeks
Poet
Jacques Marin
Landlord
Eckhard Heise
Shepherd
Dora Doll
Attendant
Albert Simono
Professor
Bernard Musson
Pastor
Étienne Draber
Pharmacist
Vera Borek
Playmate
Günter Spörrle
German gymnast
Michael Stippel
Coachman
Jacques Galland
Accountant
Raoul Guylad
1st man
Jean-Pierre Cassel
Oppenheimer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Achim Kurz
- Original Title
- Grandison
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Achim Kurz
Department Leadership Roster
Achim Kurz
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grandison
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What is Grandison about?
The case of stagecoach robber Carl Grandison, who lived in Heidelberg as a respected merchant and committed suicide in prison in 1814, as material for an expensive (DM 5.1 million), over-aestheticized flashback film: the decorations, props and costumes are right, otherwise everything seems fake.
Who directed Grandison?
Grandison was directed by Achim Kurz.
Who stars in Grandison?
The principal cast of Grandison includes Marlène Jobert, Jean Rochefort, Helmut Qualtinger, Evelyn Künneke, Ilse Künkele.
When was Grandison released and how long is it?
Grandison was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.