Asphalt(1929)
Asphalt Synopsis
Starring Betty Amann in her most famous leading role, Joe May's Asphalt is a luxuriously produced German Expressionist classic where tragic liaisons and fatal encounters are shaped alongside the constant roar of Berlin traffic.
Asphalt (1929) is a drama film directed by Joe May, released on March 12, 1929 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Albert Steinrück, Else Heller, Gustav Fröhlich and Betty Amann. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 52 ratings.
- Director:
- Joe May
- Writers:
- Joe May, Hans Székely, Rolf E. Vanloo
- Producers:
- Erich Pommer, Max Pfeiffer
- Cinematographer:
- Günther Rittau
- Production:
- UFA
- Status:
- Released
Asphalt (1929) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Asphalt before you stream it.
Asphalt Cast & Crew
Main cast
Albert Steinrück
as Hauptwachtmeister Holk
Else Heller
as Mutter Holk
Gustav Fröhlich
as Wachtmeister Albert Holk
Betty Amann
as Else Kramer
Hans Adalbert Schlettow
as Konsul Langen
Hans Albers
as Erster Dieb
Rosa Valetti
as Geschäftsführerin
Paul Hörbiger
as Zweiter Dieb
Arthur Duarte
- Trude Lieske
Trude Lieske
Rudolf Meinhard-Jünger
Karl Platen
Key crew
Directed by Joe May, written by Joe May, Hans Székely and Rolf E. Vanloo, produced by Erich Pommer and Max Pfeiffer.
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Asphalt Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 52 ratings.
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Asphalt – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Asphalt online?
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Asphalt (1929) is available to stream on IndieFlix, Eternal Family, Kino Film Collection and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Asphalt?
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The main cast of Asphalt (1929) includes Albert Steinrück, Else Heller, Gustav Fröhlich, Betty Amann and Hans Adalbert Schlettow. The film was directed by Joe May. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Asphalt released?
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Asphalt was released on March 12, 1929 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Asphalt worth watching?
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Asphalt (1929) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 52 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Asphalt?
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Yes. The official Asphalt trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.