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The Condemned of Altona (1962): Cast

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The Condemned of Altona is a 1962 drama directed by Vittorio De Sica, starring Sophia Loren as Johanna von Gerlach, Robert Wagner and Fredric March. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.

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The Condemned of Altona (1962) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
Vittorio De Sica
Genre
Drama
Original language
Italian
Studio
Titanus
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Condemned of Altona About?

The premise of The Condemned of Altona without spoilers.

A dying German magnate summons his youngest son and daughter‑in‑law home to discuss the future of the family’s shipbuilding empire. While there, the daughter‑in‑law discovers a hidden secret about the family’s Nazi past, forcing the family to confront its dark legacy.

The Condemned of Altona Themes & Keywords

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  • criminal
  • house
  • father
  • wealth
  • secluded house
  • brother sister relationship
  • father son relationship
  • economic democracy
  • war industrialist
  • shipyard
  • drug addiction
  • nazi
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  • soviet union
  • german soldier
  • insanity
  • terminal illness
  • torture
  • genocide
  • war criminal
  • guilty conscience
  • world war two
  • 1960s
  • hamburg germany
  • flashback
  • foreign language adaptation
  • mansion
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Cast & crew

The Condemned of Altona Cast & Characters

Sophia Loren leads the cast as Johanna von Gerlach, with Robert Wagner as Werner von Gerlach and Fredric March as Albrecht von Gerlach. Directed by Vittorio De Sica; 11 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Vittorio De Sica

More films directed by Vittorio De Sica, best-rated first: Miracle in Milan, Umberto D (re-release), The Voyage and A Brief Vacation.

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The Condemned of Altona FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Condemned of Altona?

The Condemned of Altona runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was The Condemned of Altona released?

The Condemned of Altona was released on October 30, 1962.

Who directed The Condemned of Altona?

The Condemned of Altona was directed by Vittorio De Sica.

More films by Vittorio De Sica

Who is in the cast of The Condemned of Altona?

The Condemned of Altona stars Sophia Loren as Johanna von Gerlach, Robert Wagner as Werner von Gerlach and Fredric March as Albrecht von Gerlach, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Condemned of Altona have a post-credit scene?

No. The Condemned of Altona has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Condemned of Altona in?

The original language of The Condemned of Altona is Italian.

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