Watch on the Rhine(1943)
On her lonesome lips a smile.
Watch on the Rhine Synopsis
On the eve of World War II, the German Kurt Müller, his American-born wife Sara, and their three children, having lived in Europe for years, visit Sara's wealthy mother near Washington, DC. Kurt secretly works for the anti-Nazi resistance. A visiting Romanian count, becoming aware of this, seeks to blackmail him.
Watch on the Rhine (1943) is a drama and thriller film directed by Herman Shumlin, released on August 27, 1943 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Bette Davis, Paul Lukas, Geraldine Fitzgerald and Lucile Watson. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 56 ratings.
- Director:
- Herman Shumlin
- Writers:
- Dashiell Hammett, Lillian Hellman
- Producers:
- Hal B. Wallis
- Cinematographer:
- Merritt B. Gerstad
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Watch on the Rhine (1943) Trailer
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Watch on the Rhine Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bette Davis
as Sara Müller
Paul Lukas
as Kurt Müller
Geraldine Fitzgerald
as Marthe de Brancovis
Lucile Watson
as Fanny Farrelly
Beulah Bondi
as Anise
George Coulouris
as Teck de Brancovis
Donald Woods
as David Farrelly
Henry Daniell
as Phili Von Ramme
- Eric Roberts
Eric Roberts
as Bodo
Donald Buka
as Joshua
Anthony Caruso
as Italian Man
Helmut Dantine
as Young Man
Key crew
Directed by Herman Shumlin, written by Dashiell Hammett and Lillian Hellman, produced by Hal B. Wallis.
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Watch on the Rhine Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 56 ratings.
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Watch on the Rhine – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Watch on the Rhine online?
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Watch on the Rhine (1943) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and TCM, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Watch on the Rhine?
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The main cast of Watch on the Rhine (1943) includes Bette Davis, Paul Lukas, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Lucile Watson and Beulah Bondi. The film was directed by Herman Shumlin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Watch on the Rhine released?
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Watch on the Rhine was released on August 27, 1943 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Watch on the Rhine worth watching?
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Watch on the Rhine (1943) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 56 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Watch on the Rhine?
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