Colonel Redl (1985)
"Oberst Redl" (original title)

Set during the fading glory of the Austro-Hungarian empire, the film tells of the rise and fall of Alfred Redl (Brandauer), an ambitious young officer who proceeds up the ladder to become ... See full summary »

Director:

István Szabó

Writers:

István Szabó (screenplay), Péter Dobai (screenplay),

Stars:

Klaus Maria Brandauer, Hans Christian Blech, Armin Mueller-Stahl

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Klaus Maria Brandauer	...	Alfred Redl
Hans Christian Blech	...	von Roden
Armin Mueller-Stahl	...	Thronfolger
Gudrun Landgrebe	...	Katalin
Jan Niklas	...	Christoph
László Mensáros	...	Oberst Ruzitska
András Bálint	...	Dr. Sonnenschein
László Gálffi	...	Velocchio
Dorottya Udvaros	...	Clarisse
Károly Eperjes	...	Leutnant Schorm
Róbert Rátonyi	...	Baron Ullmann
Gábor Svidrony	...	Redl als Kind
Éva Szabó	...	Redls Mutter
Tamás Major	...	Baron Kubinyi
Mária Majláth	...	Baronin Kubinyi

Storyline

Set during the fading glory of the Austro-Hungarian empire, the film tells of the rise and fall of Alfred Redl (Brandauer), an ambitious young officer who proceeds up the ladder to become head of the Secret Police only to become ensnared in political deception.

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Plot Keywords:

austro hungarian | military | uniform | pre world war one | espionage | 

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | History

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

Yugoslavia Hungary Austria West Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

4 October 1985 (USA)

Also Known As:

Colonel Redl

Filming Locations:

Pula arena, Pula, Croatia

Company Credits

Production Co:

MAFILM Objektív Filmstúdió, Manfred Durniok Filmproduktion, Mokép

Technical Specs

Runtime:

144 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

A great and under appreciated film!

This film evokes powerfully the period and place in which it is set. Its plot is both interesting and intelligent. The acting is of the highest calibre; both Klaus Maria Brandauer and Gudrun Landgrebe are both world class artists. Viewers should see more German film. This is a stunning piece of work by a director of great insight and ability.