The Great Sacrifice
Opfergang
Synopsis
Äls, a young woman from Sweden living in Hamburg in the summer months, attracts a newly married explorer, Albrecht Froben, who has just returned to his native city. But although Äls seems to be 'life itself', she suffers from a tropical disease which is slowly killing her. Froben is torn between Äls and his wife Octavia, who he seen as a kind of 'heavenly' counterpart to the earthy and beguiling Äls.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Carl Raddatz
Albrecht Froben
Irene von Meyendorff
Octavia Froben
Kristina Söderbaum
Aels Flodéen
Franz Schafheitlin
Mathias
Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur
Sanitätsrat Terboven
Paul Bildt
Aels Flodeens Notar
Otto Treßler
Senator Froben
Annemarie Steinsieck
Frau Froben
Edgar Pauly
Diener
Charlotte Schultz
Krankenschwester
Ludwig Schmitz
Der "Karnevalsnarr"
F. W. Schröder-Schrom
Arzt
Valy Arnheim
Diener bei Froben
Charly Berger
Mitglied bei der Empfangssitzung
Frida Richard
Frau Steinkamp
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Veit Harlan
- Screenplay & Story
- Rudolf G. Binding, Alfred Braun, Veit Harlan, Hans Radtke
- Original Score
- Hans-Otto Borgmann
- Original Title
- Opfergang
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Veit Harlan
Rudolf G. Binding, Alfred Braun, Veit Harlan, Hans Radtke
Hans-Otto Borgmann
Friedrich Karl von Puttkamer
Department Leadership Roster
Veit Harlan
Director
Alfred Braun
Writer
Veit Harlan
Writer
Hans Radtke
Writer
Friedrich Karl von Puttkamer
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Sacrifice
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Great Sacrifice about?
Äls, a young woman from Sweden living in Hamburg in the summer months, attracts a newly married explorer, Albrecht Froben, who has just returned to his native city. But although Äls seems to be 'life itself', she suffers from a tropical disease which is slowly killing her. Froben is torn between Äls and his wife Octavia, who he seen as a kind of 'heavenly' counterpart to the earthy and beguiling Äls.
Who directed The Great Sacrifice?
The Great Sacrifice was directed by Veit Harlan.
Who stars in The Great Sacrifice?
The principal cast of The Great Sacrifice includes Carl Raddatz, Irene von Meyendorff, Kristina Söderbaum, Franz Schafheitlin, Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur.
When was The Great Sacrifice released and how long is it?
The Great Sacrifice was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Sacrifice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Sacrifice was composed by Hans-Otto Borgmann.
Is The Great Sacrifice based on a book or true story?
The Great Sacrifice is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rudolf G. Binding".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Sacrifice?
The Great Sacrifice holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).