Karriere in Paris
Synopsis
France at the time of the Restoration. The young country gentleman Rastignac comes to Paris to study. He takes up residence in a poor boarding house, where his father Goriot, who has been excluded by his daughters, also lives. The penniless Rastignac is anxious to gain a foothold in Parisian society. His cousin advises him to take the rich banker's wife Delphine, one of Goriot's daughters, as his mistress, which he does. At the same time, however, he falls in love with the laundress Yvette. He is unable to make up his mind when boarding house guest Vautrin suggests a third option: To marry Victorine, the disinherited daughter of a millionaire, and kill her brother in a duel in order to get his inheritance after all. Rastignac agrees. This is his downfall. Instead of high society, he ends up in the gutter.
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Ernst Legal
Goriot
Ursula Burg
Anastasie Gräfin Restaud
Klaramaria Skala
Delphine Nucingen
Ruth Hausmeister
Gräfin Beauséant
Erika Glässner
Herzogin von Meaufraigneuse
Wolfgang Kühne
Graf Restaud
Albert Garbe
Bankier Nucingen
Hans-Peter Thielen
Maxime von Traillers
Erna Sellmer
Madame Vauquer
Günther Ballier
Herr im Ballsaal
Werner Peters
Der junge Taillefer
Ludwig Sachs
Spieler
Ursula von Manescul
Yvette
Willy A. Kleinau
Vautrin
Arthur Wiesner
Christoph
Friedrich Maurer
Poiret
Karl Kendzia
Gobseck
Martin Rosen
Theaterbsitzer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georg C. Klaren, Hans-Georg Rudolph
- Screenplay & Story
- Joachim Barckhausen, Alexander Stenbock-Fermor, Honoré de Balzac
- Original Score
- Ernst Roters
- Original Title
- Karriere in Paris
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- DEFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georg C. Klaren, Hans-Georg Rudolph
Joachim Barckhausen, Alexander Stenbock-Fermor, Honoré de Balzac
Ernst Roters
Fritz Lehmann
Friedel Welsandt
Department Leadership Roster
Fritz Lehmann
Director of Photography
Ernst Roters
Original Music Composer
Georg C. Klaren
Director
Hans-Georg Rudolph
Director
Joachim Barckhausen
Writer
Alexander Stenbock-Fermor
Writer
Friedel Welsandt
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Karriere in Paris
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Karriere in Paris about?
France at the time of the Restoration. The young country gentleman Rastignac comes to Paris to study. He takes up residence in a poor boarding house, where his father Goriot, who has been excluded by his daughters, also lives. The penniless Rastignac is anxious to gain a foothold in Parisian society. His cousin advises him to take the rich banker's wife Delphine, one of Goriot's daughters, as his mistress, which he does. At the same time, however, he falls in love with the laundress Yvette. He is unable to make up his mind when boarding house guest Vautrin suggests a third option: To marry Victorine, the disinherited daughter of a millionaire, and kill her brother in a duel in order to get his inheritance after all. Rastignac agrees. This is his downfall. Instead of high society, he ends up in the gutter.
Who directed Karriere in Paris?
Karriere in Paris was directed by Georg C. Klaren, Hans-Georg Rudolph.
Who stars in Karriere in Paris?
The principal cast of Karriere in Paris includes Ernst Legal, Ursula Burg, Klaramaria Skala, Ruth Hausmeister, Erika Glässner.
When was Karriere in Paris released and how long is it?
Karriere in Paris was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Karriere in Paris?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Karriere in Paris was composed by Ernst Roters.
Is Karriere in Paris based on a book or true story?
Karriere in Paris is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Honoré de Balzac".