The Mortal Storm
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Synopsis
The Roth family leads a quiet life in a small village in the German Alps during the early 1930s. After the Nazis come to power, the family is divided and Martin Breitner, a family friend, is caught up in the turmoil.
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The Mortal Storm Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-18
Top Cast
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Margaret Sullavan
Freya Roth
James Stewart
Martin Breitner
Robert Young
Fritz Marberg
Frank Morgan
Professor Victor Roth
Robert Stack
Otto Von Rohn
Bonita Granville
Elsa
Irene Rich
Mrs. Roth
William T. Orr
Erich Von Rohn
Maria Ouspenskaya
Mrs. Breitner
Gene Reynolds
Rudi
Russell Hicks
Rector
William Edmunds
Lehman
Esther Dale
Marta
Dan Dailey
Holl
Granville Bates
Professor Berg
Thomas W. Ross
Professor Werner
Ward Bond
Franz
Harry Depp
2nd Colleague
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 20, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- George Froeschel, Hans Rameau, Claudine West
- Original Score
- Eugene Zador, Bronislau Kaper
- Original Title
- The Mortal Storm
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
George Froeschel, Hans Rameau, Claudine West, Phyllis Bottome
Eugene Zador, Bronislau Kaper
William H. Daniels, Leonard Smith, Lloyd Knechtel
Elmo Veron
Victor Saville, Frank Borzage
Department Leadership Roster
George Froeschel
Screenplay
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Elmo Veron
Editor
Victor Saville
Producer
Leonard Smith
Director of Photography
Frank Borzage
Director
Frank Borzage
Producer
Lloyd Knechtel
Director of Photography
Hans Rameau
Screenplay
Eugene Zador
Original Music Composer
Gile Steele
Costume Design
Adrian
Costume Design
Claudine West
Screenplay
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mortal Storm
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mortal Storm about?
The Roth family leads a quiet life in a small village in the German Alps during the early 1930s. After the Nazis come to power, the family is divided and Martin Breitner, a family friend, is caught up in the turmoil.
Who directed The Mortal Storm?
The Mortal Storm was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in The Mortal Storm?
The principal cast of The Mortal Storm includes Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Robert Young, Frank Morgan, Robert Stack.
When was The Mortal Storm released and how long is it?
The Mortal Storm was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mortal Storm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mortal Storm was composed by Eugene Zador, Bronislau Kaper.
Is The Mortal Storm based on a book or true story?
The Mortal Storm is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Phyllis Bottome".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mortal Storm?
The Mortal Storm holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).