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Hilde (2009): Cast & Box Office

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Hilde is a 2009 drama directed by Kai Wessel, starring Heike Makatsch as Hildegard Knef, Johanna Gastdorf and Hanns Zischler. It runs 2 hours 17 minutes and earned $3.6 million worldwide.

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Hilde (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 17m (137 min)
Director
Kai Wessel
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hilde About?

The premise of Hilde without spoilers.

A biography of Hildegard Knef, one of Germany’s biggest post-war stars.

Hilde Themes & Keywords

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  • character name as title
  • hildegard knef character
  • david o. selznick character
  • anatole litvak character
  • erich pommer character
  • willi forst character
  • based on real person
  • female rear nudity
  • germany
  • post war
  • news photographer
  • photographer
+32 more
  • large format camera
  • urination
  • older man younger woman relationship
  • world war two
  • woman dresses as a man
  • shot in the head
  • scandal
  • russian soldier
  • recording studio
  • prisoner of war
  • occupied germany
  • nazi germany
  • movie producer
  • movie business
  • male rear nudity
  • concert
  • humiliation
  • hollywood
  • female soldier
  • female singer
  • female nudity
  • chanson
  • berlin germany
  • audition
  • aspiring actress
  • american abroad
  • actress
  • 1960s
  • 1950s
  • 1940s
  • one word title
  • nickname as title
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Cast & crew

Hilde Cast & Characters

Heike Makatsch leads the cast as Hildegard Knef, with Johanna Gastdorf as Frieda Knef and Hanns Zischler as Erich Pommer. Directed by Kai Wessel; 27 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Kai Wessel

More films directed by Kai Wessel: Break-Out to the Unknown, Fog in August, Es war einer von uns and The Year of the First Kiss.

Full filmography
Box office

Hilde Box Office

Hilde grossed $3.6 million worldwide.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$3.6M

International
$3.6M
Videos

Hilde Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Hilde.

Hildegard Knef - HILDE - Trailer (Kinostart 12.03.09)
Cars

Cars in Hilde

41 cars on screen, including the 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air and the 1936 Maybach SW 38.

All 41 cars
  • 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air in Hilde 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Important role
  • 1936 Maybach SW 38 in Hilde 1936 Maybach SW 38 Important role
  • 1942 Willys MB 'Jeep' in Hilde 1942 Willys MB 'Jeep' Important role
  • 1960 Borgward P 100 in Hilde 1960 Borgward P 100 Minor role

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FAQ

Hilde FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Hilde?

Hilde runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).

When was Hilde released?

Hilde was released on February 13, 2009.

Who directed Hilde?

Hilde was directed by Kai Wessel.

More films by Kai Wessel

Who is in the cast of Hilde?

Hilde stars Heike Makatsch as Hildegard Knef, Johanna Gastdorf as Frieda Knef and Hanns Zischler as Erich Pommer, among 27 credited actors.

How much did Hilde make at the box office?

Hilde grossed $3.6 million worldwide.

Does Hilde have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Hilde in?

The original language of Hilde is German.

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