The Ogre
Originally released in 1996. The Ogre is a drama/war film. directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
Starring John Malkovich, Armin Mueller-Stahl, and Gottfried John
Synopsis
Frenchman Abel Tiffauges is a naive man who lives a simple life working as a mechanic. Falsely accused of being a child abuser, he is recruited as a soldier when World War II begins, but is captured soon and taken to the heart of Nazi Germany.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 12, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (46 votes)
Box Office
$50.9K
Worldwide gross
Language
German
Original language
Country
France
+ 3 more
Director
Top Cast
John Malkovich
as Abel
Armin Mueller-Stahl
as Count von Kaltenborn
Gottfried John
as Chief Forester
Marianne Sägebrecht
as Frau Netta
Volker Spengler
as Fieldmarshall Hermann Göring
Heino Ferch
as SS Officer Raufeisen
Dieter Laser
as Professor Blättchen
Agnès Soral
as Rachel
Sasha Hanau
as Martine
Vernon Dobtcheff
as Lawyer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
- Revenue
- $50,935
Production Companies
- Recorded Picture Company
- Renn Productions
- Studio Babelsberg
- UFA
- Canal+
- France 2 Cinéma
- WDR
- Heritage Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ogre about?
Frenchman Abel Tiffauges is a naive man who lives a simple life working as a mechanic. Falsely accused of being a child abuser, he is recruited as a soldier when World War II begins, but is capture...
Who directed The Ogre?
The Ogre was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
How long is The Ogre?
The Ogre has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was The Ogre released?
The Ogre was released on September 12, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ogre?
The main cast of The Ogre includes John Malkovich, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Gottfried John, Marianne Sägebrecht, Volker Spengler.