Colonel Redl(1985)
Overview
Set during the fading glory of the Austro-Hungarian empire, the film tells of the rise and fall of Alfred Redl, an ambitious young officer who proceeds up the ladder to become head of the Secret Police only to become ensnared in political deception.
Director
István Szabó
Studio
ORF
Cast
Klaus Maria Brandauer
as Alfred Redl
Hans Christian Blech
as von Roden
Armin Mueller-Stahl
as Thronfolger
Gudrun Landgrebe
as Katalin
Jan Niklas
as Christoph
László Mensáros
as Oberst Ruzitska
András Bálint
as Dr. Sonnenschein
László Gálffi
as Velocchio
Dorottya Udvaros
as Clarisse
Károly Eperjes
as Leutnant Schorm
Róbert Rátonyi
as Baron Ullmann
Gábor Svidrony
as Redl als Kind
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
2h 32m
Language
German
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
ORF • ZDF • Mokép
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Where can I watch Colonel Redl?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Colonel Redl (1985).
What is Colonel Redl about?▼
Set during the fading glory of the Austro-Hungarian empire, the film tells of the rise and fall of Alfred Redl, an ambitious young officer who proceeds up the ladder to become head of the Secret Police only to become ensnared in political deception.
Who directed Colonel Redl?▼
Colonel Redl was directed by István Szabó and released in 1985. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Colonel Redl?▼
Colonel Redl has a runtime of 2 hours and 32 minutes (152 minutes total).
Who stars in Colonel Redl?▼
The cast of Colonel Redl includes Klaus Maria Brandauer as Alfred Redl, Hans Christian Blech as von Roden, Armin Mueller-Stahl as Thronfolger, Gudrun Landgrebe as Katalin, Jan Niklas as Christoph and more.
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