Colonel Redl

– Set during the fading glory of the Austro-Hungarian empire, the film tells of the rise and fall of A..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.60 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 24 Minutes
Release Year:
1985
Original Name:
Oberst Redl
Colonel Redl (1985) - Also known as Oberst Redl

Set during the fading glory of the Austro-Hungarian empire, the film tells of the rise and fall of Alfred Redl, 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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Release Date:

04 Oct 1985

Language:

German

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

István Szabó

Writer:

István Szabó (screenplay), Péter Dobai (screenplay), John Osborne (inspired by)

Main Actors:

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

Plot:

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.

Awards:

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

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.6/10