Carnival Confession(1960)
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Carnival Confession Synopsis
During the 1913 carnival, a man is stabbed to death in the confessional of Mainz Cathedral: Ferdinand Dörfler was the illegitimate son of the businessman Panezza, who never confessed to him. Ferdinand's brother Clemens is accused of fratricide by his own mother. The young Viola, who had come to Mainz from Italy, makes a confession: she loved Ferdinand and had been abandoned by him. Lolfo, who was unconditionally devoted to her, pursued Ferdinand and killed him. Lolfo commits suicide.
Carnival Confession (1960) is a crime and drama film directed by William Dieterle, released on September 14, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Hans Söhnker, Gitty Djamal, Götz George and Christian Wolff. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- William Dieterle
- Writers:
- Kurt Heuser, Carl Zuckmayer
- Cinematographer:
- Heinz Pehlke
- Production:
- UFA
- Status:
- Released
Carnival Confession Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hans Söhnker
as Panezza
Gitty Djamal
as Viola
Götz George
as Clemens
Christian Wolff
as Jeanmarie
Berta Drews
as Frau Bäumler
Hilde Hildebrand
as Mme. Guttier
Grit Boettcher
as Bertel
- Ursula Heyer
Ursula Heyer
as Rosa
- Helga Schlack
Helga Schlack
as Bettine
Rainer Brandt
as Ferdinand Bäumler
Wolfgang Völz
as Regierungsassessor
- Ernst Neger
Ernst Neger
as Sänger
Key crew
Directed by William Dieterle, written by Kurt Heuser and Carl Zuckmayer.
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Carnival Confession Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Carnival Confession – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Carnival Confession?
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The main cast of Carnival Confession (1960) includes Hans Söhnker, Gitty Djamal, Götz George, Christian Wolff and Berta Drews. The film was directed by William Dieterle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Carnival Confession released?
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Carnival Confession was released on September 14, 1960 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Carnival Confession worth watching?
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Carnival Confession (1960) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.