Mata Hari
“Infamous in her time, a legend in ours.”
Synopsis
In August 1914, war between France and Germany seems imminent. Mata Hari, a beautiful Dutch-born dancer working in Paris, accepts an invitation to travel to Berlin as part of a show. On the train, she meets a young German army officer but any thoughts of romance are cut short when a French agent is murdered while in her company. She is arrested in Germany but freed when the officer intervenes. While in Germany, WWI breaks out and Hari is recruited by German Intelligence to spy on France.
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MATA HARI Theatrical Trailer [1985]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-02
Top Cast
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Sylvia Kristel
Mata Hari
Christopher Cazenove
Karl von Bayerling
Oliver Tobias
Ladoux
Gaye Brown
Fraeulein Doktor
Gottfried John
Wolff
William Fox
Maitre Clumet
Vernon Dobtcheff
Prosecutor
Anthony Newlands
Baron Joubert
Brian Badcoe
Gen. Messigny
Taylor Ryan
Contessa
Victor Langley
Col. Michaud
Nicholas Selby
Von Jagow
Malcolm Terris
Von Krohn
Tutte Lemkow
Ybarra
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 1, 1991
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Curtis Harrington
- Screenplay & Story
- Joel Ziskin
- Original Score
- Wilfred Josephs
- Original Title
- Mata Hari
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Curtis Harrington
Joel Ziskin
Wilfred Josephs
David Gurfinkel
Henry Richardson
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Department Leadership Roster
Curtis Harrington
Director
Joel Ziskin
Writer
Wilfred Josephs
Original Music Composer
Henry Richardson
Editor
David Gurfinkel
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mata Hari
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What is Mata Hari about?
In August 1914, war between France and Germany seems imminent. Mata Hari, a beautiful Dutch-born dancer working in Paris, accepts an invitation to travel to Berlin as part of a show. On the train, she meets a young German army officer but any thoughts of romance are cut short when a French agent is murdered while in her company. She is arrested in Germany but freed when the officer intervenes. While in Germany, WWI breaks out and Hari is recruited by German Intelligence to spy on France.
Who directed Mata Hari?
Mata Hari was directed by Curtis Harrington.
Who stars in Mata Hari?
The principal cast of Mata Hari includes Sylvia Kristel, Christopher Cazenove, Oliver Tobias, Gaye Brown, Gottfried John.
When was Mata Hari released and how long is it?
Mata Hari was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Mata Hari?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mata Hari was composed by Wilfred Josephs.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mata Hari?
Mata Hari holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).