The Unknown (1936): Cast
The Unknown is a 1936 drama directed by Frank Wisbar, starring Curd Jürgens as Hans Wellenkamp, Karl Stepanek and Jean Galland. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Frank Wisbar
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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German - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Unknown About?
The premise of The Unknown without spoilers.
A beautiful unknown woman’s body is pulled from a river, prompting detectives to question the motives behind her brutal death. The story then rewinds months earlier, revealing a passionate affair between a young cabaret singer and a wealthy playboy, a relationship that spirals into tragedy for the woman.
The Unknown Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- based on book
The Unknown Cast & Characters
Curd Jürgens leads the cast as Hans Wellenkamp, with Karl Stepanek as Manager at Regina's and Jean Galland as Thomas Bentick. Directed by Frank Wisbar; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Frank Wisbar
- Curd Jürgens as Hans Wellenkamp
- Karl Stepanek as Manager at Regina's
- Jean Galland as Thomas Bentick
- Karl Platen as Diener bei Platen
Also Starring in The Unknown
· 14 more- Sybille Schmitz Madeleine
- Aribert Mog Gerhard - sein Sohn
- Edwin Jürgensen Ministerialrat van Altendorf
- F. W. Schröder-Schrom Gieseking - Großindustrieller
- Lotte Spira Hausdame bei Bentick
- Günther Polensen Polizeioffizier
- Karin Luesebrink Tanzmädchen
- Hellmuth Passarge Wachthabender
- Lucy Millowitsch Stimmungssängerin
- Herbert Spalke Radio Mann
- Ilse Abel Evelyn - seine Braut
- Charlie Kracker Ein Dieb
- Alfred Kiwitt Ein Gast
- Horst Breitkopf Ein Herr in besten Jahren
The Unknown Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Die Unbekannte aus der Seine” and “Foi o Amor”.
- Also known as
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- Die Unbekannte aus der Seine
- Foi o Amor
- I agnosti
- De onbekende
- Den okända
- Nepoznata
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The Unknown FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Unknown, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Unknown?
The Unknown runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Unknown released?
The Unknown was released on November 12, 1936.
Who directed The Unknown?
The Unknown was directed by Frank Wisbar.
More films by Frank Wisbar Who is in the cast of The Unknown?
The Unknown stars Curd Jürgens as Hans Wellenkamp, Karl Stepanek as Manager at Regina's and Jean Galland as Thomas Bentick, among 18 credited actors.
Does The Unknown have a post-credit scene?
No. The Unknown has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Unknown in?
The original language of The Unknown is German.
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