Magdalene
"A temptress A lover An outcast A sinner"
Originally released in 1988. Magdalene is a romance/drama film. directed by Monica Teuber.
Starring Steve Bond, Nastassja Kinski, and David Warner
Synopsis
Father Joseph Mohr, a newly appointed priest in the town of Oberndorf (near Salzburg), meets the beautiful prostitute Magdalene. He struggles to change her situation and make a new life for her, and while doing so, they fall in love. Mohr struggles with his feelings for her, versus his commitment to God. Meanwhile, the Prior, Mohr's superior, whose corrupt dealings with the Baron von Seidl are threatened by Mohr's integrity and honesty, works (unsuccessfully) to falsely accuse Mohr of sexual misconduct with Magdalene, and thereby remove him from office. Meanwhile, Mohr and local schoolteacher Franz Gruber compose the hymn "Silent Night".
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 25, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
3.3/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- TAT Filmproduktion
- Silent Night GbR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Magdalene about?
Father Joseph Mohr, a newly appointed priest in the town of Oberndorf (near Salzburg), meets the beautiful prostitute Magdalene. He struggles to change her situation and make a new life for her, an...
Who directed Magdalene?
Magdalene was directed by Monica Teuber.
How long is Magdalene?
Magdalene has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Magdalene released?
Magdalene was released on November 25, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Magdalene?
The main cast of Magdalene includes Steve Bond, Nastassja Kinski, David Warner, Günter Meisner, Cyrus Elias.