Fraulein (1958): Cast & Plot
Fraulein is a 1958 war romantic film directed by Henry Koster, starring Mel Ferrer as Maj. Foster MacLain, Ivan Triesault and Dana Wynter. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Henry Koster
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fraulein About?
The premise of Fraulein without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
ASK ANY G.I. ABOUT fraulein (pronounced Frol-line…it means girl…good or bad!) A Nazi’s fiancee helps an escaped U.S. soldier, then meets him in postwar Berlin.
Fraulein Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- based on novel
Fraulein Cast & Characters
Mel Ferrer leads the cast as Maj. Foster MacLain, with Ivan Triesault as Prof. Julius Angermann and Dana Wynter as Erika Angermann. Directed by Henry Koster; 12 actors are credited in all.
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Director Henry Koster
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Mel Ferrer as Maj. Foster MacLain - Ivan Triesault as Prof. Julius Angermann
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Dana Wynter as Erika Angermann - Herbert Berghof as Karl Angermann
Also Starring in Fraulein
· 8 more- Luis Van Rooten Fritz Graubach
- Blandine Ebinger Frau Berta Graubach
- Jack Kruschen Sgt. Grischa
- Theodore Bikel Col. Dimitri Bucaron
- Dolores Michaels Lori
- James Edwards Cpl. Hanks
- Helmut Dantine Lt. Hugo von Metzler
- Margaret Hayes Lt. Berdie Dubbin
More from Henry Koster
More films directed by Henry Koster, best-rated first: The Bishop's Wife, The Singing Nun, Dear Brigitte and Take Her, She’s Mine.
Fraulein Plot Summary
What happens in Fraulein from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Cologne near the end of World War II, Foster MacLain, an American prisoner of war, escapes and finds shelter with Prof. Julius Angermann. Angermann’s daughter, Erika Angermann, is not immediately welcoming, but she hides the American from the German soldiers who are searching for him. MacLain leaves only when it seems safe to do so.
Full summary
The whole story of Fraulein, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Fraulein?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which city does the film begin in, near the end of World War II?
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Fraulein FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Fraulein, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fraulein?
Fraulein runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Fraulein released?
Fraulein was released on June 8, 1958.
Who directed Fraulein?
Fraulein was directed by Henry Koster.
More films by Henry Koster Who is in the cast of Fraulein?
Fraulein stars Mel Ferrer as Maj. Foster MacLain, Ivan Triesault as Prof. Julius Angermann and Dana Wynter as Erika Angermann, among 12 credited actors.
Does Fraulein have a post-credit scene?
No. Fraulein has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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