The Fugitive Lover
Dr. Bessels Verwandlung
Synopsis
A German soldier lies wounded on the front line in the First World War. To avoid capture or death, he assumes the identity of a fallen French officer. As the German soldier happens to speak fluent French, nobody realizes the deception. The soldier begins a new life in Paris, yet remains in constant fear of being exposed as the ‘enemy’.
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Agnes Esterhazy
Helene Bessel
Hans Stüwe
Alexander Bessel
Jakob Tiedtke
Julius Bessel
Sophie Pagay
Mrs. Bessel
Gertrud Eysoldt
Pelagie Trouille
Agnes Petersen-Mozżuchinowa
Germaine
Angelo Ferrari
Pedro de Ferrante, Painter
Betty Astor
Karin Lundbye, Model
Kurt Gerron
Georgakopoulos, Greek Tabaco-Merchant
Hermann Picha
Bookseller
Rosa Valetti
Landlady of Hotel Garni
Hella Kürty
Paulette, Cleaning Girl
Sig Arno
Antoine Chevallier
Eva Speyer
Curt Bois
Simche Regierer
Ilka Grüning
Simches Mother
Ferdinand Bonn
Bogdan Simonitsch, Minister a.D.
Lydia Potechina
Anastasia Simonitsch
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Oswald
- Screenplay & Story
- Ludwig Wolff, Herbert Juttke, Georg C. Klaren
- Original Title
- Dr. Bessels Verwandlung
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Production Studios
- Richard Oswald Produktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Oswald
Ludwig Wolff, Herbert Juttke, Georg C. Klaren
Axel Graatkjær
Richard Oswald
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Juttke
Writer
Georg C. Klaren
Writer
Richard Oswald
Producer
Richard Oswald
Director
Axel Graatkjær
Director of Photography
Bruno Lutz
Production Design
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What is The Fugitive Lover about?
A German soldier lies wounded on the front line in the First World War. To avoid capture or death, he assumes the identity of a fallen French officer. As the German soldier happens to speak fluent French, nobody realizes the deception. The soldier begins a new life in Paris, yet remains in constant fear of being exposed as the ‘enemy’.
Who directed The Fugitive Lover?
The Fugitive Lover was directed by Richard Oswald.
Who stars in The Fugitive Lover?
The principal cast of The Fugitive Lover includes Agnes Esterhazy, Hans Stüwe, Jakob Tiedtke, Sophie Pagay, Gertrud Eysoldt.
When was The Fugitive Lover released and how long is it?
The Fugitive Lover was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
Is The Fugitive Lover based on a book or true story?
The Fugitive Lover is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ludwig Wolff".