Watch on the Rhine
"On her lonesome lips a smile."
Originally released in 1943. Watch on the Rhine is a drama/thriller film. directed by Herman Shumlin.
Starring Bette Davis, Paul Lukas, and Geraldine Fitzgerald
Synopsis
On the eve of World War II, the German Kurt Müller, his American-born wife Sara, and their three children, having lived in Europe for years, visit Sara's wealthy mother near Washington, DC. Kurt secretly works for the anti-Nazi resistance. A visiting Romanian count, becoming aware of this, seeks to blackmail him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 27, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (49 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watch on the Rhine about?
On the eve of World War II, the German Kurt Müller, his American-born wife Sara, and their three children, having lived in Europe for years, visit Sara's wealthy mother near Washington, DC. Kurt s...
Who directed Watch on the Rhine?
Watch on the Rhine was directed by Herman Shumlin.
How long is Watch on the Rhine?
Watch on the Rhine has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Watch on the Rhine released?
Watch on the Rhine was released on August 27, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Watch on the Rhine?
The main cast of Watch on the Rhine includes Bette Davis, Paul Lukas, Geraldine Fitzgerald, George Coulouris, Lucile Watson.