Operation Hydra
Synopsis
The film jumps between the 40s and the 70s in Austria. Fateful and foreshadowing it highlights the entanglement of the economic system with the activities of the Nazi party, the Holocaust and the attempts to come to terms with the stories of the past. A spy thriller that tries to be everything at once.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Anne Stegmann
Marie Wagram
Paola Loew
Daniela
Peter Wolsdorff
Edi Horn
Robert Dietl
Martens
Peter Hey
Karlheinz Bergmann
Ilse Hanel
Frau Bergmann
Erik Frey
General Faber
Harald Harth
Commodore Lorenz
Michael Herbe
König, Journalist
Matthias Croy
SS-Obersturmbannführer
Curth Anatol Tichy
Oberst Dietrich
Peter Carell
Susanna Szameit
Gunda, Stubenmädchen
Werner Friedl
Ing. Winkelmann
Hannes Schmidt
Dr. Walter
Nora Gray
Sekretärin
Niko Lepeniotis
Ein Passfälscher
Release History & Theatrical Window
Urania-Kino
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antonis Lepeniotis
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonis Lepeniotis, Nora Gray
- Original Score
- Georg Aranyi-Aschner
- Original Title
- Operation Hydra
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- EDOS Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antonis Lepeniotis
Antonis Lepeniotis, Nora Gray
Georg Aranyi-Aschner
Edgar Osterberger
Gertraud Luschützky
Edgar Osterberger, Antonis Lepeniotis
Department Leadership Roster
Antonis Lepeniotis
Writer
Nora Gray
Writer
Antonis Lepeniotis
Director
Edgar Osterberger
Producer
Edgar Osterberger
Director of Photography
Gertraud Luschützky
Editor
Antonis Lepeniotis
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Operation Hydra.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Operation Hydra
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Operation Hydra about?
The film jumps between the 40s and the 70s in Austria. Fateful and foreshadowing it highlights the entanglement of the economic system with the activities of the Nazi party, the Holocaust and the attempts to come to terms with the stories of the past. A spy thriller that tries to be everything at once.
Who directed Operation Hydra?
Operation Hydra was directed by Antonis Lepeniotis.
Who stars in Operation Hydra?
The principal cast of Operation Hydra includes Anne Stegmann, Paola Loew, Peter Wolsdorff, Robert Dietl, Peter Hey.
When was Operation Hydra released and how long is it?
Operation Hydra was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Operation Hydra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Operation Hydra was composed by Georg Aranyi-Aschner.