The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
“Paris, city of lovers... the day the clocks stopped turning and the world stood still...”
Synopsis
In Argentina, one daughter of patriarch Madariaga is married to a Frenchman while the other is married to a German thus leading to a crisis when Nazi Germany occupies France and some Madariaga family members fight on opposite sides.
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Top Cast
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Glenn Ford
Julio Desnoyers
Ingrid Thulin
Marguerite Laurier
Charles Boyer
Marcelo Desnoyers
Lee J. Cobb
Julio Madariaga
Paul Lukas
Karl von Hartrott
Yvette Mimieux
Chi Chi Desnoyers
Karlheinz Böhm
Heinrich von Hartrott
Paul Henreid
Etienne Laurier
Marcel Hillaire
Armand Dibier
Harriet E. MacGibbon
Dona Luisa Desnoyers
Kathryn Givney
Elena von Hartrott
George Dolenz
General von Kleig
Stephen Bekassy
Colonel Kleinsdorf
Nestor Paiva
Miguel
Albert Rémy
François
Brian Avery
Gustav von Hartrott
Margarita Cordova
Anita
Richard Franchot
Franz von Hartrott
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincente Minnelli
- Screenplay & Story
- John Gay, Robert Ardrey
- Original Score
- André Previn
- Original Title
- The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Julian Blaustein Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincente Minnelli
John Gay, Robert Ardrey, Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
André Previn
Milton Krasner
Ben Lewis, Adrienne Fazan
Julian Blaustein
Department Leadership Roster
John Gay
Screenplay
Vincente Minnelli
Director
Robert Ardrey
Screenplay
Julian Blaustein
Producer
Ben Lewis
Editor
André Previn
Original Music Composer
Adrienne Fazan
Editor
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
René Hubert
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
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What is The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse about?
In Argentina, one daughter of patriarch Madariaga is married to a Frenchman while the other is married to a German thus leading to a crisis when Nazi Germany occupies France and some Madariaga family members fight on opposite sides.
Who directed The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse?
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Who stars in The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse?
The principal cast of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse includes Glenn Ford, Ingrid Thulin, Charles Boyer, Lee J. Cobb, Paul Lukas.
When was The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse released and how long is it?
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 2h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse was composed by André Previn.
Is The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse based on a book or true story?
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Vicente Blasco Ibáñez".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse?
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).