Asphalt
Synopsis
Starring Betty Amann in her most famous leading role, Joe May's Asphalt is a luxuriously produced German Expressionist classic where tragic liaisons and fatal encounters are shaped alongside the constant roar of Berlin traffic.
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ASPHALT 1929
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-04
Top Cast
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Albert Steinrück
Hauptwachtmeister Holk
Else Heller
Mutter Holk
Gustav Fröhlich
Wachtmeister Albert Holk
Betty Amann
Else Kramer
Hans Adalbert Schlettow
Konsul Langen
Hans Albers
Erster Dieb
Rosa Valetti
Geschäftsführerin
Paul Hörbiger
Zweiter Dieb
Arthur Duarte
Trude Lieske
Rudolf Meinhard-Jünger
Karl Platen
Hermann Vallentin
Kurt Vespermann
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe May
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe May, Hans Székely, Rolf E. Vanloo
- Original Title
- Asphalt
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe May
Joe May, Hans Székely, Rolf E. Vanloo
Günther Rittau
Erich Pommer, Max Pfeiffer
Department Leadership Roster
Joe May
Writer
Hans Székely
Writer
Joe May
Director
Günther Rittau
Director of Photography
Erich Pommer
Producer
Rolf E. Vanloo
Writer
Max Pfeiffer
Producer
René Hubert
Costume Design
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Periodic import List
German Expressionism
German Expressionist films, 1913 to 1934.
Public Domain
Movies in the public domain in the United States. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_in_the_public_domain_in_the_United_States archive.org
BD Release: Past-1960
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Frequently Asked Questions About Asphalt
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What is Asphalt about?
Starring Betty Amann in her most famous leading role, Joe May's Asphalt is a luxuriously produced German Expressionist classic where tragic liaisons and fatal encounters are shaped alongside the constant roar of Berlin traffic.
Who directed Asphalt?
Asphalt was directed by Joe May.
Who stars in Asphalt?
The principal cast of Asphalt includes Albert Steinrück, Else Heller, Gustav Fröhlich, Betty Amann, Hans Adalbert Schlettow.
When was Asphalt released and how long is it?
Asphalt was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.