
Mata Hari: the Red Dancer
Mata Hari, die rote Tänzerin
Synopsis
Mata Hari, die rote Tänzerin (English: Mata Hari: The Red Dancer), often shortened on release to Mata Hari, is a 1927 German silent drama film directed by Friedrich Feher and starring Magda Sonja, Wolfgang Zilzer and Fritz Kortner. It depicts the life and death of the German World War I spy Mata Hari. It was the first feature-length portrayal of Hari.
Top Cast
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Mata Hari
Wolfgang Zilzer
Erzherzog Oskar
Fritz Kortner
Graf Bobrykin
Mathias Wieman
Grigori
Alexander Murski
Großfürst Boris
Georg Paeschke
General
Emil Lind
Verteidiger
Hermann Wlach
Wassjko
Eduard Rothauser
Militär Auditor
Max Maximilian
Kosaken Unteroffizier
Eberhard Leithoff
Beisitzer des Militärgerichts
Zlatan Kasherov
Carl Zickner
Nico Turoff
Georg Gartz
Elisabeth Bach
Indische Dienerin Mata Haris
Leo Connard
Poliziehofrat
Dorothea Albu
Dancer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Friedrich Fehér
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Birinski
- Original Score
- Leo Birinski
- Original Title
- Mata Hari, die rote Tänzerin
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- National-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Friedrich Fehér
Leo Birinski
Leo Birinski
Department Leadership Roster
Friedrich Fehér
Director
Leo Birinski
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mata Hari: the Red Dancer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mata Hari: the Red Dancer about?
Mata Hari, die rote Tänzerin (English: Mata Hari: The Red Dancer), often shortened on release to Mata Hari, is a 1927 German silent drama film directed by Friedrich Feher and starring Magda Sonja, Wolfgang Zilzer and Fritz Kortner. It depicts the life and death of the German World War I spy Mata Hari. It was the first feature-length portrayal of Hari.
Who directed Mata Hari: the Red Dancer?
Mata Hari: the Red Dancer was directed by Friedrich Fehér.
Who stars in Mata Hari: the Red Dancer?
The principal cast of Mata Hari: the Red Dancer includes Magda Sonja, Wolfgang Zilzer, Fritz Kortner, Mathias Wieman, Alexander Murski.
When was Mata Hari: the Red Dancer released and how long is it?
Mata Hari: the Red Dancer was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Mata Hari: the Red Dancer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mata Hari: the Red Dancer was composed by Leo Birinski.




















