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Fraulein (1986): Cast

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Fraulein is a 1986 drama directed by Michael Haneke, starring Lou Castel as André, Peter Franke and Paulus Manker. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.

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Fraulein (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Director
Michael Haneke
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
Studio
Telefilm Saar
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fraulein About?

The premise of Fraulein without spoilers.

Set in 1950s Germany, the story follows a German woman and a former French prisoner of war as they try to rebuild their lives amid the country’s post‑war recovery. While the nation strives to reconstruct, the heroine is absorbed by her own personal concerns, choosing to focus on private matters rather than taking an active part in the broader rebuilding effort.

Fraulein Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • 1950s
  • west germany
  • female nudity
  • full frontal nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
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Cast & crew

Fraulein Cast & Characters

Lou Castel leads the cast as André, with Peter Franke as Hans and Paulus Manker. Directed by Michael Haneke; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Michael Haneke

More films directed by Michael Haneke, best-rated first: Amour, Caché (Hidden), The White Ribbon and The Piano Teacher.

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Details

Fraulein Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Fraulein: A German Melodrama” and “Fraulein – Ein deutsches Melodram”.

Also known as
  • Fraulein: A German Melodrama
  • Fraulein – Ein deutsches Melodram
  • Fräulein

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FAQ

Fraulein FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Fraulein?

Fraulein runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was Fraulein released?

Fraulein was released on April 6, 1986.

Who directed Fraulein?

Fraulein was directed by Michael Haneke.

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Who is in the cast of Fraulein?

Fraulein stars Lou Castel as André, Peter Franke as Hans and Paulus Manker, among 7 credited actors.

Does Fraulein have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Fraulein in?

The original language of Fraulein is German.

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