Hanussen(1988)
He saw the future. And it was war.
Hanussen Synopsis
A man's story parallels Hitler's rise. Austrian Klaus Schneider, wounded in World War I, recovers in the care of Dr. Emil Bettleheim. Bettleheim discovers that Schneider possesses powers of empathy and of clairvoyance, such that could aid suicidal patients. After the war, with one friend as his manager and another as his lover, Schneider changes his name to Eric Jan Hanussen and goes to Berlin, as a hypnotist and clairvoyant performing in halls and theaters. He always speaks the truth, which brings him to the attention of powerful Nazis. He predicts their rise (good propaganda for them) and their violence (not so good). He's in pain and at risk. What is Hanussen's future?
Hanussen (1988) is a science fiction, history, drama and fantasy film directed by István Szabó, released on May 20, 1988 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Klaus Maria Brandauer, Erland Josephson, Ildikó Bánsági and Walter Schmidinger. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- István Szabó
- Writers:
- István Szabó, Péter Dobai, Gabriella Prekop
- Producers:
- Artur Brauner, Judit Sugár
- Cinematographer:
- Lajos Koltai
- Production:
- ZDF, Hungarofilm, Mafilm, Mokép, Objektív Filmstúdió Vállalat, CCC Filmkunst
- Status:
- Released
Hanussen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Klaus Maria Brandauer
as Klaus Schneider / Eric Jan Hanussen
Erland Josephson
as Dr. Bettelheim
Ildikó Bánsági
as Sister Betty
Walter Schmidinger
as Propaganda Chief
Károly Eperjes
as Tibor Nowotny
Grażyna Szapołowska
as Valery de la Meer
- Colette Pilz-Warren
Colette Pilz-Warren
as Dagma
Adrianna Biedrzyńska
as Wally
- György Cserhalmi
György Cserhalmi
as Count Trantow-Waldbach
Michał Bajor
as Becker
Jiří Adamíra
as Rattinger
Róbert Rátonyi
as Prof. Gábor
Key crew
Directed by István Szabó, written by István Szabó, Péter Dobai and Gabriella Prekop, produced by Artur Brauner and Judit Sugár.
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Hanussen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 25 ratings.
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Hanussen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hanussen online?
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Hanussen (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Alleskino, maxdome Store and VOD Club. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Hanussen?
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The main cast of Hanussen (1988) includes Klaus Maria Brandauer, Erland Josephson, Ildikó Bánsági, Walter Schmidinger and Károly Eperjes. 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 Hanussen released?
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Hanussen was released on May 20, 1988 and runs for 2h 20m.
Is Hanussen worth watching?
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Hanussen (1988) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.