Director: István Szabó
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Oberst Redl
Language
German
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Nominated for 1 Oscar. 7 wins & 3 nominations total
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Klaus Maria BrandauerAlfred Redl -
Hans Christian Blechvon Roden
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Armin Mueller-StahlThronfolger
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Gudrun LandgrebeKatalin
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Jan NiklasChristoph
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László MensárosOberst Ruzitska
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András BálintDr. Sonnenschein
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László GálffiVelocchio
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Dorottya UdvarosClarisse
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Károly EperjesLeutnant Schorm
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Róbert RátonyiBaron Ullmann
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Éva SzabóRedls Mutter
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Tamás MajorBaron Kubinyi
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Péter DobaiFregattenkapitän Trevianus
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Pálfi ZoltánLeutnant Mészáros
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Gyula GazdagOberleutnant Ehrlich
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Gábor SvidronyRedl als Kind
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Mária MajláthBaronin Kubinyi
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Lajos DobákÚr a galiciai bálon(uncredited)
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| Domestic Box Office (USA): | 2 357 $ |
| Country: | Austria, Germany, Hungary |
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| Length: | 2 h 32 min |
Description:
Set in the fading Austro-Hungarian Empire, the film follows Alfred Redl, a determined young officer with big goals. He rises through the ranks to head the Secret Police, becoming deeply involved in a world of political lies and conspiracies. The movie vividly portrays the era's wealth and its approaching end, examining ambition, betrayal, and sacrifice amidst changing power. With careful historical accuracy, it presents a personal story of a man whose success is thrilling and whose downfall is heartbreaking.
| Alternative title: | Oberst Redl |
| Release year: | 1985 |
| Language: | German |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 1 Oscar. 7 wins & 3 nominations total |
| Director: | István Szabó |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | austria-hungary male homosexuality military officer treason |
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