Cast: Willy Birgel

Direction Douglas Sirk

Cast Zarah Leander · Willy Birgel · Edwin Juergenssen · Carola Höhn

Direction Douglas Sirk

Cast Willy Birgel · Lil Dagover · Mária Tasnádi Fekete · Maria Koppenhöfer

Synopsis Final Chord (1936) follows the journey of Hanna, a destitute German woman portrayed by Maria von Tasnady. After relinquishing her newborn for adoption, Hanna ventures to America to reunite with her spouse. Tragedy strikes when her husband takes his own...

Direction Harald Braun

Cast Hildegard Knef · Winnie Markus · Sybille Schmitz · Willy Birgel

Synopsis Between Yesterday and Tomorrow (1947) follows a diverse group of individuals who reunite in the aftermath of World War II amidst the remnants of a once-opulent hotel in Munich. Each person grapples with the devastating aftermath of the war and...

Direction Manfred R. Köhler

Cast Heinz Drache · Elga Andersen · Ralf Wolter · Sabine Sesselmann

Synopsis Coffin from Hong Kong (1964) is a notable entry in a series of budget-conscious German noir, espionage, and thriller films from the early to mid-1960s. While the scripts often lean towards the trite and silly, these films are typically well-acted...

Direction Camillo Mastrocinque

Cast Mamie Van Doren · Antonio Cifariello · Rossana Martini · Willy Birgel

Direction Eduard von Borsody

Cast Ann Smyrner · Walther Reyer · Willy Birgel · Annie Rosar

Synopsis Romanze in Venedig (1962) follows the journey of Andrea, a woman who, disillusioned by her fiancé, escapes to the enchanting city of Venice. There, she finds herself swept up in a captivating romance with the charming pianist Stefan Schröder. However,...

Direction Viktor Tourjansky

Cast Zarah Leander · Willy Birgel · Paul Hörbiger · Jane Tilden

Synopsis The Blue Fox (1938) follows the story of Ilona, a captivating Hungarian woman who finds herself in a loveless marriage with Stephan Paulus, a scientist whose passion for studying fish eclipses his affection for his wife. Enter Tibor Varny, a...

Direction Gustav Ucicky

Cast Angela Salloker · Gustaf Gründgens · Heinrich George · René Deltgen

Synopsis Das Mädchen Johanna (1935) chronicles the tale of a 17-year-old peasant girl, Joan of Arc, set against the backdrop of the 15th century, with a notable infusion of National Socialist ideology. The film delves into the life and times of...

Direction Manfred R. Köhler

Cast Frederick Stafford · Chris Howland · Geneviève Cluny · Harald Leipnitz

Synopsis Agent 505 - The Trap Door Falls in Beirut (1966) begins with a chilling scene where two attractive women are found dead while relaxing at an upscale hotel. The perpetrator is also killed but manages to disclose that the victims...

Direction Peter Schamoni

Cast Helmut Förnbacher · Christian Doermer · Andrea Jonasson · Monika Peitsch

Synopsis No Shooting Time for Foxes (1966) follows the journey of two lifelong friends from contrasting backgrounds as they reminisce about their formative years during World War II. Now approaching their 30s, the duo grapples with a shared skepticism towards the...

Direction Viktor Tourjansky

Cast Willy Birgel · Hilde Weissner · Bernhard Minetti · Otto Wernicke

Synopsis Verrater am Werk (1938) follows the tale of a dedicated military officer who thwarts a sinister scheme orchestrated by anarchists aiming to destabilize the government of an unspecified nation. This film, a product of its time, serves as a piece...

Direction Luigi Comencini

Cast Elsbeth Sigmund · Heinrich Gretler · Thomas Klameth · Elsie Attenhofer

Synopsis Heidi (1952) follows the journey of a young orphan named Heidi, who is sent to reside with her gruff and isolated grandfather in a remote Alpine cabin. Initially, the old man is distant and unkind, but Heidi's endearing nature gradually...

Direction Werner Klingler

Cast Adrian Hoven · Willy Birgel · Klausjürgen Wussow · Antje Geerk

Direction Franz Schnyder

Cast Heinrich Gretler · Elsbeth Sigmund · Thomas Klameth · Emil Hegetschweiler

Synopsis Heidi and Peter (1955) follows the adventures of Heidi, a young girl who spends her summers in the picturesque Swiss Alps with her grandfather, where she forms a strong bond with Peter, her friend, and together they care for the...

Direction Gustav Ucicky

Cast Gerhard Riedmann · Gudula Blau · Hertha Feiler · Willy Birgel

Direction Gerhard Lamprecht

Cast Willy Birgel · Hilde Weissner · Paul Wegener · Josef Sieber

Synopsis Diesel (1942) is a German wartime film that delves into the life of Rudolf Diesel, the brilliant mind behind the revolutionary Diesel engine. The narrative begins with gripping newsreel footage showcasing the prowess of German Navy U-boats in action, immediately...

Direction Arthur Maria Rabenalt · José Antonio Nieves Conde

Cast Lilli Palmer · Willy Birgel · Carlos Thompson · Robet Lindner

Synopsis Between Time and Eternity (1956) follows the poignant journey of a woman grappling with a terminal illness. During a respite in the picturesque landscapes of Mallorca, she encounters a fisherman who becomes the love of her life. This heartfelt narrative...

Direction Harald Reinl

Cast Willy Birgel · Hertha Feiler · Erik Schumann · Sonja Sutter

Direction Paul Martin

Cast Lilian Harvey · Rolf Möbius · Willy Birgel · Paul Hoffmann

Synopsis Fanny Elssler (1937) follows the intrigue surrounding Prince Klemens von Metternich, who assigns Friedrich Gentz, a trusted aide, with a delicate mission. Gentz is tasked with ensuring that the Duke of Reichstadt, Napoleon Francois Joseph Charles, the son of Napoleon...

Direction Arthur Robison

Cast Albrecht Schönhals · Hansi Knoteck · Willy Birgel · Heinrich Berg

Synopsis Fürst Woronzeff (1934) follows the tale of Baron Franz von Naydek, who is frequently mistaken for Prince Woronzeff due to their striking resemblance. This similarity proves advantageous for Woronzeff when he falls gravely ill and seeks to thwart his relatives'...