Fear
La Paura
Synopsis
Irene Wagner, the wife of the prominent German scientist Professor Albert Wagner, had been having an affair with Erich Baumann. She does not disclose this to her husband, hoping to preserve his innocence and their "perfect marriage". This fills her with anxiety and guilt. However, Johanna Schultze, Erich's jealous ex-girlfriend, learns about the affair and begins to blackmail Irene, turning Irene's psychological torture into a harsh reality.
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Ingrid Bergman
Irene Wagner
Mathias Wieman
Professor Albert Wagner
Renate Mannhardt
Luisa Vidor aka Johanna Schultze
Kurt Kreuger
Erich Baumann
Elise Aulinger
Martha, Wagners' Housekeeper
Edith Schultze-Westrum
Wagners' Babysitter
Steffi Stroux
Luisa Vidor's Friend
Annelore Wied
Rolf Deininger
(uncredited)
Albert Herz
(uncredited)
Klaus Kinski
Cabaret Performer (uncredited)
Klara Kraft
(uncredited)
Jürgen Micksch
Bobby, Wagners' Son (uncredited)
Gabriele Seitz
Freda, Wagners' Daughter (uncredited)
Elisabeth Wischert
Mary (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 12, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Rossellini
- Screenplay & Story
- Franz von Treuberg, Sergio Amidei, Stefan Zweig, Roberto Rossellini
- Original Score
- Renzo Rossellini
- Original Title
- La Paura
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Spanish, German
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Aniene Film, Ariston Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Rossellini
Franz von Treuberg, Sergio Amidei, Stefan Zweig, Roberto Rossellini
Renzo Rossellini
Heinz Schnackertz, Carlo Carlini
Jolanda Benvenuti, Walter Boos
Herman Millakowsky
Department Leadership Roster
Roberto Rossellini
Director
Franz von Treuberg
Writer
Sergio Amidei
Writer
Herman Millakowsky
Producer
Roberto Rossellini
Writer
Jolanda Benvenuti
Editor
Walter Boos
Editor
Renzo Rossellini
Original Music Composer
Heinz Schnackertz
Director of Photography
Carlo Carlini
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fear
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What is Fear about?
Irene Wagner, the wife of the prominent German scientist Professor Albert Wagner, had been having an affair with Erich Baumann. She does not disclose this to her husband, hoping to preserve his innocence and their "perfect marriage". This fills her with anxiety and guilt. However, Johanna Schultze, Erich's jealous ex-girlfriend, learns about the affair and begins to blackmail Irene, turning Irene's psychological torture into a harsh reality.
Who directed Fear?
Fear was directed by Roberto Rossellini.
Who stars in Fear?
The principal cast of Fear includes Ingrid Bergman, Mathias Wieman, Renate Mannhardt, Kurt Kreuger, Elise Aulinger.
When was Fear released and how long is it?
Fear was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Fear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fear was composed by Renzo Rossellini.
Is Fear based on a book or true story?
Fear is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stefan Zweig".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fear?
Fear holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).