Dilemma(1940)
Dilemma Synopsis
17-year-old Edith is celebrating at her friend's house in Zurich when she is dragged to a nightclub by the unscrupulous seducer Jean, who gets her drunk and abuses her. When she becomes pregnant, she asks her father, who is a gynecologist, to perform an abortion. He initially refuses, but eventually agrees to perform the procedure—with fatal consequences.
Dilemma (1940) is a drama film directed by Edmund Heuberger, released on September 18, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Leopold Biberti, Marina Rainer, Fritz Schulz and Margarete Fries. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Edmund Heuberger
- Writers:
- Stefan Markus, Edmund Heuberger, Paul Altheer
- Cinematographer:
- Georges C. Stilly
- Production:
- Gotthard Film
- Status:
- Released
Dilemma Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leopold Biberti
as Docteur Paul Férrat
- Marina Rainer
Marina Rainer
as Édith Férrat
Fritz Schulz
as Mister Reed
- Margarete Fries
Margarete Fries
as Agnes
- Rita Liechti
Rita Liechti
as Schwester Cecilie
Maria Becker
as Miss Ellen Denny
Lukas Ammann
as Sterner
Key crew
Directed by Edmund Heuberger, written by Stefan Markus, Edmund Heuberger and Paul Altheer.
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Dilemma Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Dilemma – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dilemma online?
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Dilemma (1940) is available to stream on filmingo and Cinu, and to rent or buy from Sky Store, filmingo, blue TV and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Dilemma?
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The main cast of Dilemma (1940) includes Leopold Biberti, Marina Rainer, Fritz Schulz, Margarete Fries and Rita Liechti. The film was directed by Edmund Heuberger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dilemma released?
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Dilemma was released on September 18, 1940 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Dilemma worth watching?
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Dilemma (1940) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.