The Convict from Stamboul
Der Sträfling aus Stambul
Synopsis
Zezi, on being released from prison for smuggling, is ordered to leave the country. His incarceration has not lessened his craving for female society, but he finds his mistress false. A young girl, trying to sell vacuum-cleaners, calls at his home. Half-starved, she collapses. The blackleg’s heart is touched, and he befriends her. Gratitude on her side develops to love. Though she takes the place of the false one, she urges the man to marry her. This he does, though he has a wife, from whom he is separated.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gustav Ucicky
- Screenplay & Story
- Fedor von Zobeltitz, Karl Hartl, Robert Liebmann, Franz Schulz
- Original Title
- Der Sträfling aus Stambul
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gustav Ucicky
Fedor von Zobeltitz, Karl Hartl, Robert Liebmann, Franz Schulz
Karl Hasselmann
Günther Stapenhorst
Department Leadership Roster
Gustav Ucicky
Director
Günther Stapenhorst
Producer
Karl Hasselmann
Director of Photography
Karl Hartl
Writer
Robert Liebmann
Writer
Franz Schulz
Writer
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What is The Convict from Stamboul about?
Zezi, on being released from prison for smuggling, is ordered to leave the country. His incarceration has not lessened his craving for female society, but he finds his mistress false. A young girl, trying to sell vacuum-cleaners, calls at his home. Half-starved, she collapses. The blackleg’s heart is touched, and he befriends her. Gratitude on her side develops to love. Though she takes the place of the false one, she urges the man to marry her. This he does, though he has a wife, from whom he is separated.
Who directed The Convict from Stamboul?
The Convict from Stamboul was directed by Gustav Ucicky.
Who stars in The Convict from Stamboul?
The principal cast of The Convict from Stamboul includes Heinrich George, Betty Amann, Paul Hörbiger, Willi Forst, Trude Hesterberg.
When was The Convict from Stamboul released and how long is it?
The Convict from Stamboul was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Is The Convict from Stamboul based on a book or true story?
The Convict from Stamboul is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fedor von Zobeltitz".