Colonel Redl(1985)
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Colonel Redl Synopsis
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.
Colonel Redl (1985) is a drama and history film directed by István Szabó, released on February 20, 1985 with a runtime of 2h 32m. It stars Klaus Maria Brandauer, Hans Christian Blech, Armin Mueller-Stahl and Gudrun Landgrebe. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 54 ratings.
- Director:
- István Szabó
- Writers:
- Péter Dobai, John Osborne
- Producers:
- Manfred Durniok
- Cinematographer:
- Lajos Koltai
- Composer:
- Zdenkó Tamássy
- Production:
- ORF, ZDF, Mokép, Manfred Durniok Filmproduktion, Mafilm
- Status:
- Released
Colonel Redl Cast & Crew
Main 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
Gábor Svidrony
as Redl als Kind
Key crew
Directed by István Szabó, written by Péter Dobai and John Osborne, produced by Manfred Durniok.
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Colonel Redl Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 54 ratings.
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Colonel Redl – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Colonel Redl online?
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Colonel Redl (1985) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Colonel Redl?
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The main cast of Colonel Redl (1985) includes Klaus Maria Brandauer, Hans Christian Blech, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Gudrun Landgrebe and Jan Niklas. The film was directed by István Szabó. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Colonel Redl released?
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Colonel Redl was released on February 20, 1985 and runs for 2h 32m.
Is Colonel Redl worth watching?
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Colonel Redl (1985) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 54 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.