The Actress
Originally released in 1988. The Actress is a drama film. directed by Siegfried Kühn. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Corinna Harfouch, André Hennicke, and Michael Gwisdek
Synopsis
The year 1933: Successful actress Maria Rheine is in love with her Jewish colleague Mark Löwenthal. When the Nazis implement the racist Nuremberg Laws, their relationship is severely endangered. Defiant Maria decides to stay together with Mark and ends her promising career: She assumes a Jewish identity and continues to work under the name Manja Löwenthal. She and Mark perform at the Jewish Theatre in Berlin, until they become victims of an intrigue: Their colleague Judith, who has a crush on Mark, denounces them to the secret police.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 12, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Corinna Harfouch
as Maria Rheine
André Hennicke
as Mark Löwenthal
Michael Gwisdek
as Mario Montegasso
Blanche Kommerell
as Judith Baumann
Jürgen Watzke
as Stengele
Martin Brandt
as Jaldas Großvater
Gesine Laatz
as Jalda
Falk Rockstroh
as Jupp
Edda Schwarzkopf
as Marks Mutter
Christian Steyer
as Ernst Freund
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Actress about?
The year 1933: Successful actress Maria Rheine is in love with her Jewish colleague Mark Löwenthal. When the Nazis implement the racist Nuremberg Laws, their relationship is severely endangered. D...
Who directed The Actress?
The Actress was directed by Siegfried Kühn.
How long is The Actress?
The Actress has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was The Actress released?
The Actress was released on October 12, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Actress?
The main cast of The Actress includes Corinna Harfouch, André Hennicke, Michael Gwisdek, Blanche Kommerell, Jürgen Watzke.