The Innocent
Synopsis
A young engineer is sent to post-WWII Berlin to help the Americans in spying on the Russians. In a time and place where discretion is still a man’s best friend, he falls in love with a mysterious woman who will take him on the dark side of evil.
Top Cast
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Anthony Hopkins
Glass
Isabella Rossellini
Maria
Campbell Scott
Leonard
Ronald Nitschke
Otto
James Grant
MacNamee
Jeremy Sinden
Captain Lofting
Richard Durden
Black
Hart Bochner
Russell
Corey Johnson
Lou
Lena Lessing
Jenny
Dana Golombek
Charlotte
Susanne Jansen
Mermaid Singer
Christine Gerlach
Woman with dog
Ludger Pistor
German Informer
Meret Becker
Ulrike
Jessika Cardinahl
Kind
Hans Martin Stier
Polizist
Richard Good
Piper
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 1, 1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Schlesinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian McEwan
- Original Score
- Gerald Gouriet
- Original Title
- The Innocent
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Sievernich Film, Lakeheart, DEFA-Studio Babelsberg
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Schlesinger
Ian McEwan
Gerald Gouriet
Dietrich Lohmann
Richard Marden
Wieland Schulz-Keil, Chris Sievernich, Ann Dubinet, Norma Heyman
Department Leadership Roster
John Schlesinger
Director
Wieland Schulz-Keil
Producer
Chris Sievernich
Producer
Norma Heyman
Producer
Dietrich Lohmann
Director of Photography
Gerald Gouriet
Original Music Composer
Ingrid Zoré
Costume Design
Luciana Arrighi
Production Design
Ian McEwan
Screenplay
Richard Marden
Editor
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Innocent
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Innocent about?
A young engineer is sent to post-WWII Berlin to help the Americans in spying on the Russians. In a time and place where discretion is still a man’s best friend, he falls in love with a mysterious woman who will take him on the dark side of evil.
Who directed The Innocent?
The Innocent was directed by John Schlesinger.
Who stars in The Innocent?
The principal cast of The Innocent includes Anthony Hopkins, Isabella Rossellini, Campbell Scott, Ronald Nitschke, James Grant.
When was The Innocent released and how long is it?
The Innocent was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The Innocent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Innocent was composed by Gerald Gouriet.
Is The Innocent based on a book or true story?
The Innocent is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ian McEwan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Innocent?
The Innocent holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).