Sex in Chains
Originally released in 1928. Sex in Chains is a drama/romance film. directed by William Dieterle.
Starring William Dieterle, Gunnar Tolnæs, and Mary Johnson
Synopsis
A young man is convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to a term in prison. There he forms a close relationship with his cellmate. Upon his release his wife is concerned as to how prison has changed the man she married.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 24, 1928
97 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Dieterle
as Franz Sommer (as Wilhelm Dieterle)
Gunnar Tolnæs
as Fabrikant Rudolf Steinau
Mary Johnson
as Helene - Sommers Frau
Paul Henckels
as Helenes Vater - der Geheimrat
Hans Heinrich von Twardowski
as Alfred
Gerd Briese
as Der Staatsanwalt
Hugo Werner-Kahle
as Der Abgeordnete
Carl Goetz
as Strafgefangener #1 (as Karl Goetz)
Friedrich Kurth
as Strafgefangener #2
Arthur Duarte
as Strafgefangener 3
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Vereinigte Star-Film GmbH
- Essem-Film GmbH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sex in Chains about?
A young man is convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to a term in prison. There he forms a close relationship with his cellmate. Upon his release his wife is concerned as to how prison has change...
Who directed Sex in Chains?
Sex in Chains was directed by William Dieterle.
How long is Sex in Chains?
Sex in Chains has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Sex in Chains released?
Sex in Chains was released on October 24, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sex in Chains?
The main cast of Sex in Chains includes William Dieterle, Gunnar Tolnæs, Mary Johnson, Paul Henckels, Hans Heinrich von Twardowski.