Verboten!
“A MAD GENERATION... Spawned In Lust... Consumed By Hate!”
Synopsis
A young American serviceman stationed in Germany after the fall of the Third Reich, jeopardises his future after falling in love with a German woman.
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Type: Featurette • Published 2013-07-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samuel Fuller
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Fuller
- Original Score
- Harry Sukman
- Original Title
- Verboten!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Globe Enterprises, RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samuel Fuller
Samuel Fuller
Harry Sukman
Joseph F. Biroc
Philip Cahn
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel Fuller
Director
Samuel Fuller
Writer
Philip Cahn
Editor
Bernice Pontrelli
Costume Design
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Harry Sukman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Verboten!
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What is Verboten! about?
A young American serviceman stationed in Germany after the fall of the Third Reich, jeopardises his future after falling in love with a German woman.
Who directed Verboten!?
Verboten! was directed by Samuel Fuller.
Who stars in Verboten!?
The principal cast of Verboten! includes James Best, Susan Cummings, Tom Pittman, Paul Dubov, Harold Daye.
When was Verboten! released and how long is it?
Verboten! was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Verboten!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Verboten! was composed by Harry Sukman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Verboten!?
Verboten! holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).