The Ogre(1996)
Overview
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.
Director
Volker Schlöndorff
Studio
Recorded Picture Company
Revenue
$51K
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
Simon McBurney
as Brigadier
Ilja Smoljanski
as Ephraim
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Box Office
$51K
Production Companies
Recorded Picture Company • Renn Productions • Studio Babelsberg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ogre?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Ogre (1996).
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 captured soon and taken to the heart of Nazi Germany.
Who directed The Ogre?▼
The Ogre was directed by Volker Schlöndorff and released in 1996. It is a drama, war film.
How long is The Ogre?▼
The Ogre has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in The Ogre?▼
The cast of The Ogre includes 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 and more.
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