The Standard(1977)
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The Standard Synopsis
During the final days of the First World War, Officer Menis does his duty in defending the battle flag of the defeated Austro-Hungarian empire, while his fellow troops, a motley gang recruited from several different countries not loyal to the royal family, simply try to survive by any means possible.
The Standard (1977) is a war, action and romance film directed by Ottokar Runze, released on November 25, 1977 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Simon Ward, Siegfried Rauch, Gerd Böckmann and Robert Hoffmann. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Ottokar Runze
- Writers:
- Alexander Lernet-Holenia, Herbert Asmodi
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Epp
- Composer:
- Hans-Martin Majewski
- Status:
- Released
The Standard Cast & Crew
Main cast
Simon Ward
as Fähnrich Herbert Menis
Siegfried Rauch
as Botenlauben
Gerd Böckmann
as Anschütz
Robert Hoffmann
as Koch Klein
Jon Finch
as Charbinsky
Peter Cushing
as Baron Hackenberg
Lil Dagover
as Erzherzogin
Wolfgang Preiss
as Oberst
Maria Perschy
as Mordax
Rudolf Prack
as kaiserlicher Hofdiener
Friedrich von Ledebur
as General
Viktor Staal
as Anton
Key crew
Directed by Ottokar Runze, written by Alexander Lernet-Holenia and Herbert Asmodi.
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The Standard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Standard – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Standard online?
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The Standard (1977) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Standard?
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The main cast of The Standard (1977) includes Simon Ward, Siegfried Rauch, Gerd Böckmann, Robert Hoffmann and Jon Finch. The film was directed by Ottokar Runze. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Standard released?
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The Standard was released on November 25, 1977 and runs for 2h.
Is The Standard worth watching?
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The Standard (1977) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, action and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.