Fortress on the Rhine(1962)
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Fortress on the Rhine Synopsis
During the Second World War, an old fortress is transformed into a detention camp for arrested allied generals who the Germans provide with every possible comfort. In the nearby garrison camp, however, hundreds of captured private soldiers try to survive hunger and cold.
Fortress on the Rhine (1962) is a drama film directed by Ivo Toman, released on December 21, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Zdzisław Mrożewski, Karel Höger, Bohumil Šmída and Norbert Christian. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Ivo Toman
- Writers:
- Vladimír Kalina, Ivo Toman, Ladislav Fikar
- Cinematographer:
- Josef Illík
- Composer:
- Jiří Šust
- Production:
- Filmové studio Barrandov
- Status:
- Released
Fortress on the Rhine Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zdzisław Mrożewski
as General Arthur Gordon
Karel Höger
Bohumil Šmída
as General Tim Attwood
Norbert Christian
as General Jean-Paul Grémillom
Wilhelm Koch-Hooge
as General von Hoppe
- Wanda Spinka
Wanda Spinka
as Dutch Barmaid
Józef Kostecki
as Dr. Lorenz
Radovan Lukavský
Fred Düren
as Sergeant Vannier
- Egidio Bonanno
Egidio Bonanno
as Italian Partisan
- Petr Čech
Petr Čech
Vera Čukić
as Italian Girl
Key crew
Directed by Ivo Toman, written by Vladimír Kalina, Ivo Toman and Ladislav Fikar.
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Fortress on the Rhine Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Fortress on the Rhine – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fortress on the Rhine online?
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Fortress on the Rhine (1962) is available to stream on Lepsi TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Fortress on the Rhine?
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The main cast of Fortress on the Rhine (1962) includes Zdzisław Mrożewski, Karel Höger, Bohumil Šmída, Norbert Christian and Wilhelm Koch-Hooge. The film was directed by Ivo Toman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fortress on the Rhine released?
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Fortress on the Rhine was released on December 21, 1962 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Fortress on the Rhine worth watching?
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Fortress on the Rhine (1962) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.