Berlin Correspondent
“He Lived Thru A Nazi Nightmare You'll Never Forget!”
Synopsis
Bill Roberts is an American radio commentator station in Berlin in the months before Pearl Harbor. Having witnessed Nazi brutalities first hand, Roberts hopes to alert his listeners of impending dangers, and does so by sending out coded messages during his broadcasts. The Gestapo begins to suspect something and assigns glamorous secret agent Karen Hauen to spy on Roberts. When she discovers that her own father is supplying Roberts with vital secrets, she turns her back on the Nazis and joins our hero in his efforts.
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Virginia Gilmore
Karen Hauen
Dana Andrews
Bill Roberts
Mona Maris
Carla
Martin Kosleck
Captain von Rau
Sig Ruman
Dr. Dietrich
Kurt Katch
Weiner
Erwin Kalser
Mr. Hauen
Torben Meyer
Manager
William Edmunds
Hans Gruber
Hans Schumm
Gunther
Leonard Mudie
George - English Prisoner
Hans von Morhart
The Actor
Curt Furberg
Doctor
Henry Rowland
Pilot
Christian Rub
Prisoner
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 17, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugene Forde
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Fisher, Jack Andrews
- Original Title
- Berlin Correspondent
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugene Forde
Steve Fisher, Jack Andrews
Virgil Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Eugene Forde
Director
Steve Fisher
Screenplay
Jack Andrews
Screenplay
Virgil Miller
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Berlin Correspondent
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What is Berlin Correspondent about?
Bill Roberts is an American radio commentator station in Berlin in the months before Pearl Harbor. Having witnessed Nazi brutalities first hand, Roberts hopes to alert his listeners of impending dangers, and does so by sending out coded messages during his broadcasts. The Gestapo begins to suspect something and assigns glamorous secret agent Karen Hauen to spy on Roberts. When she discovers that her own father is supplying Roberts with vital secrets, she turns her back on the Nazis and joins our hero in his efforts.
Who directed Berlin Correspondent?
Berlin Correspondent was directed by Eugene Forde.
Who stars in Berlin Correspondent?
The principal cast of Berlin Correspondent includes Virginia Gilmore, Dana Andrews, Mona Maris, Martin Kosleck, Sig Ruman.
When was Berlin Correspondent released and how long is it?
Berlin Correspondent was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.