The Cold Room (1984)

A girl brought to modern Germany experiences events that occurred during the World War II era.

Director:

James Dearden

Writers:

Jeffrey Caine (novel), James Dearden

Stars:

George Segal, Amanda Pays, Renée Soutendijk

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
George Segal	...	Hugh Martin
Amanda Pays	...	Carla Martin / Christa Bruckner
Renée Soutendijk	...	Lili
Warren Clarke	...	Wilhelm Bruckner
Elizabeth Spriggs	...	Frau Hoffman
Clifford Rose	...	Moltke
Ursula Howells	...	Headmistress
George Pravda	...	The Doctor
Lucy Hornak	...	Sophie
Gertan Klauber	...	Older Nazi
Stuart Wolfe	...	Young Man
Wolf Rüdiger Reutermann	...	Customs Officer
Judich Melische	...	Young Woman
Anthony Higgins	...	Erich

Storyline

A girl brought to modern Germany experiences events that occurred during the World War II era.

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Plot Keywords:

rape | imagination | wardrobe | world war two | possession | 

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Romance | Thriller

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English German

Release Date:

24 March 1984 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Prisoner

Filming Locations:

East Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Company Credits

Production Co:

HBO Premiere Films, Jethro Films Production, Mark Forstater Productions Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

Approximately 71 minutes into the movie, when Heir Bruckner (Warren Clarke) is driving his daughter, Christa (Amanda Pays), home after picking her up from Nazi Headquarters, they are obviously in a British car. Heir Bruckner is driving from the right-hand side of the car, not the left-hand side as it would be in Germany.

User Reviews

Father Confusion

"A British girl is traveling with her estranged father in order to attempt to rebuild their relationship. Shortly after they arrive in East Germany, the girl begins to suffer from strange sensations and mental lapses, where she remembers events from World War II that she could never have experienced herself. Is this a case of mental breakdown, is it possible memories from a past life, or is she dealing with a rip in the fabric of time and she is actually experiencing the events for real?" asks the DVD sleeve's synopsis.

James Dearden's "The Cold Room" opens with the telling definition: "Possession: psychological state in which an individual personality is replaced by another." In this case, possession can also be mind-numbingly dull. When she throws up her milk, you'll know ill-tempered Amanda Pays (as Carla Martin) is becoming Nazi-era rape victim "Christa Bruckner". Her father, George Segal (as Hugh Martin), wants to bridge the generation gap, as Ms. Pays goes mad. Pretty, model-like Pays has some serious father problems. Anthony Higgins (as Erich) has a good supporting role.

*** The Cold Room (1984) James Dearden ~ Amanda Pays, George Segal, Anthony Higgins