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Cyanide (1930): Cast

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Cyanide is a 1930 drama directed by Hans Tintner, starring Grete Mosheim as Hete Fent, Nico Turoff and Paul Henckels. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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Cyanide (1930) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Hans Tintner
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cyanide About?

The premise of Cyanide without spoilers.

Adapted from Friedrich Wolf’s play, the drama follows Hete, who discovers she is pregnant and dreams of starting a family with her fiancé Paul. After the factory where they work dismisses all striking laborers, Hete seeks a legal abortion, only to find that the only recourse is the illegal cyanide method, lending the film its title.

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Cast & crew

Cyanide Cast & Characters

Grete Mosheim leads the cast as Hete Fent, with Nico Turoff as Paul and Paul Henckels as Dr.Meyer. Directed by Hans Tintner; 15 actors are credited in all.

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Cyanide FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Cyanide, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cyanide?

Cyanide runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Cyanide released?

Cyanide was released on May 22, 1930.

Who directed Cyanide?

Cyanide was directed by Hans Tintner.

Who is in the cast of Cyanide?

Cyanide stars Grete Mosheim as Hete Fent, Nico Turoff as Paul and Paul Henckels as Dr.Meyer, among 15 credited actors.

Does Cyanide have a post-credit scene?

No. Cyanide has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Cyanide in?

The original language of Cyanide is German.

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