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The Foundling (1967): Cast

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The Foundling is a 1967 drama directed by George Moorse, starring Titus Gerhardt as Nicolo, Julie Felix and Rudolf Fernau. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.

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The Foundling (1967) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Director
George Moorse
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
Studio
BR
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Foundling About?

The premise of The Foundling without spoilers.

It follows Roman merchant Piacchi, who adopts the orphaned Nicolo after his own son dies and bequeaths his entire estate to the boy. As Nicolo matures, resentment builds, and he ultimately turns against Piacchi and his wife, sparking a bitter struggle over loyalty and inheritance.

The Foundling Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Foundling Cast & Characters

Titus Gerhardt leads the cast as Nicolo, with Julie Felix as Elvire and Rudolf Fernau as Antonio Piachi. Directed by George Moorse; 7 actors are credited in all.

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More from George Moorse

More films directed by George Moorse: H.P. Lovecraft: Schatten aus der Zeit, Lenz and The Cuckoo Years.

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The Foundling FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Foundling?

The Foundling runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was The Foundling released?

The Foundling was released on May 27, 1967.

Who directed The Foundling?

The Foundling was directed by George Moorse.

More films by George Moorse

Who is in the cast of The Foundling?

The Foundling stars Titus Gerhardt as Nicolo, Julie Felix as Elvire and Rudolf Fernau as Antonio Piachi, among 7 credited actors.

Does The Foundling have a post-credit scene?

No. The Foundling has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Foundling in?

The original language of The Foundling is German.

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