Nachtkolonne
Synopsis
The film begins in a Berlin club with Trude Berliner singing as gangsters plan a burglary at a Hamburg hotel. At the hotel, Orbeliani leads the band while his wife Olga sings their son Jascha to sleep. During the heist, Jascha wakes, screams, and is knocked down. The gangsters flee to Berlin with stolen jewels and the unconscious Jascha. Homolka, one of the gangsters, refuses to abandon the boy, nurses him back to health, and pretends to be his uncle, claiming his parents are on an American tour. Homolka develops motherly feelings, facing ridicule from his friends and Trude Berliner.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Bauer
- Screenplay & Story
- Armin Petersen
- Original Title
- Nachtkolonne
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Bauer
Armin Petersen
Frederik Fuglsang
Department Leadership Roster
Armin Petersen
Writer
James Bauer
Director
Frederik Fuglsang
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nachtkolonne
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nachtkolonne about?
The film begins in a Berlin club with Trude Berliner singing as gangsters plan a burglary at a Hamburg hotel. At the hotel, Orbeliani leads the band while his wife Olga sings their son Jascha to sleep. During the heist, Jascha wakes, screams, and is knocked down. The gangsters flee to Berlin with stolen jewels and the unconscious Jascha. Homolka, one of the gangsters, refuses to abandon the boy, nurses him back to health, and pretends to be his uncle, claiming his parents are on an American tour. Homolka develops motherly feelings, facing ridicule from his friends and Trude Berliner.
Who directed Nachtkolonne?
Nachtkolonne was directed by James Bauer.
Who stars in Nachtkolonne?
The principal cast of Nachtkolonne includes Vladimir Gajdarov, Olga Tschechowa, Oskar Homolka, Käthe Haack, Trude Berliner.
When was Nachtkolonne released and how long is it?
Nachtkolonne was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.