The Ogre(1996)
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The Ogre Synopsis
Frenchman Abel Tiffauges is a naive man who lives a simple life working as a mechanic. Falsely accused of being a child abuser, he is recruited as a soldier when World War II begins, but is captured soon and taken to the heart of Nazi Germany.
The Ogre (1996) is a drama and war film directed by Volker Schlöndorff, released on September 12, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars John Malkovich, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Gottfried John and Marianne Sägebrecht. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
- Director:
- Volker Schlöndorff
- Writers:
- Volker Schlöndorff, Michel Tournier, Jean-Claude Carrière
- Producers:
- Gebhard Henke, Ingrid Windisch
- Cinematographer:
- Bruno de Keyzer
- Composer:
- Michael Nyman
- Production:
- Recorded Picture Company, Renn Productions, Studio Babelsberg, UFA, Canal+, France 2 Cinéma, WDR, Heritage Films
- Revenue:
- $50,935
- Status:
- Released
The Ogre (1996) Trailer
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The Ogre Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Malkovich
as Abel
Armin Mueller-Stahl
as Count von Kaltenborn
Gottfried John
as Chief Forester
Marianne Sägebrecht
as Frau Netta
Volker Spengler
as Fieldmarshall Hermann Göring
Heino Ferch
as SS Officer Raufeisen
Dieter Laser
as Professor Blättchen
Agnès Soral
as Rachel
- Sasha Hanau
Sasha Hanau
as Martine
Vernon Dobtcheff
as Lawyer
Simon McBurney
as Brigadier
- Ilja Smoljanski
Ilja Smoljanski
as Ephraim
Key crew
Directed by Volker Schlöndorff, written by Volker Schlöndorff, Michel Tournier and Jean-Claude Carrière, produced by Gebhard Henke and Ingrid Windisch.
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The Ogre Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 49 ratings.
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The Ogre – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Ogre?
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The main cast of The Ogre (1996) includes John Malkovich, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Gottfried John, Marianne Sägebrecht and Volker Spengler. The film was directed by Volker Schlöndorff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ogre released?
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The Ogre was released on September 12, 1996 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is The Ogre worth watching?
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The Ogre (1996) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 49 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Ogre?
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