The man in the background
Originally released in 1922. The man in the background is a drama film. directed by Ernst Winar. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ernst A. Becker, Victor Colani, and Paula de Waart
Synopsis
The guests at Count Otto von Trepow's East Prussian estate Gross-Ehrenfeld are Lord and Lady Ruthven, Mr Hendriks with his wife and foster-daughter Mariska, a gypsy they adopted years ago, Kundry, the fiancée of Otto's son Bernhard, and Count Stanislaus Larinski, who claims to be a Polish revolutionary wanted by the Russian government. A boating trip is organized but ends when the motor breaks down. While waiting for it to be repaired, the guests go to an inn run by Andreas and his daughter Käthe. Hendriks goes for a walk, sees the boat come back and that a man with a bent back leaves it. He notices that Kundry is afraid of Bernhard.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Ernst A. Becker
as Lord Ruthven
Victor Colani
as Bernhard von Trepow
Paula de Waart
as Hendriks' Frau Maud
Adolphe Engers
as Willem Hendriks
Fritz Epstein
as Peter
Elvira Erdmann
as Kundry von Ahrstein
Coen Hissink
as Count Stanislaus Larinski
Eduard Ijdo
as Geoffrey Gill
Koba Kinsbergen
as Mariska
Hans Lindegg
as Werner
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Film-Industrie Handels
- Odij-Film-Onderneming
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The man in the background about?
The guests at Count Otto von Trepow's East Prussian estate Gross-Ehrenfeld are Lord and Lady Ruthven, Mr Hendriks with his wife and foster-daughter Mariska, a gypsy they adopted years ago, Kundry, ...
Who directed The man in the background?
The man in the background was directed by Ernst Winar.
How long is The man in the background?
The man in the background has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The man in the background released?
The man in the background was released on September 8, 1922 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The man in the background?
The main cast of The man in the background includes Ernst A. Becker, Victor Colani, Paula de Waart, Adolphe Engers, Fritz Epstein.