Direction: Erich Engel

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Erich Engel. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Affaire Blum

1948 · Movie · 100 min. · Germany

Direction Erich Engel

Cast Hans Christian Blech · Ernst Waldow · Paul Bildt · Helmuth Rudolph

Synopsis Affaire Blum (1948) centers around Dr. Blum, a Jewish industrialist residing in Germany, who is wrongfully charged with the murder of his accountant. Despite the true culprit's identity being revealed, the state prosecutor remains steadfast in denying Blum's innocence. The...

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Unter den tausend Laternen

1952 · Movie · 94 min. · France

Direction Erich Engel

Cast Michel Auclair · Gisela Trowe · Hanna Rucker · Inge Meisel

Synopsis Unter den tausend Laternen (1952) is a captivating German drama that revolves around a talented musician whose life is tragically cut short, leaving his magnum opus incomplete. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when the musician's apprentice is initially suspected...

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Who Takes Love Seriously?

1931 · Movie · 91 min. · Germany

Direction Erich Engel

Cast Max Hansen · Jenny Jugo · Otto Wallburg · Willi Schur

Synopsis Who Takes Love Seriously? (1931) follows the tale of a minor criminal who repeatedly attempts to reconnect with a woman who once provided him with temporary refuge while he was evading the authorities.

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Direction Erich Engel

Cast Sonja Ziemann · Curd Jürgens · Heidemarie Hatheyer · Ernst Schröder

Synopsis Love Without Illusions (1955) follows the story of a woman who, during her husband's captivity as a prisoner of war, pursues her education and becomes a doctor. Upon his release, the husband struggles to reintegrate into society and resume his...

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Five of the Jazzband

1932 · Movie · 88 min. · Germany

Direction Erich Engel

Cast Jenny Jugo · Rolf von Goth · Fritz Klippel · Karel Stepanek

Synopsis Five of the Jazzband (1932) follows the whimsical journey of a young woman who, despite her lack of musical prowess, unexpectedly becomes the centerpiece of a jazz ensemble. Her sudden rise to fame within the band is both surprising and...

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Pygmalion

1935 · Movie · 92 min. · Germany

Direction Erich Engel

Cast Jenny Jugo · Gustaf Gründgens · Anton Edthofer · Eugen Klöpfer

Synopsis Pygmalion (1935) follows the story of a distinguished linguistics professor, Henry Higgins, who takes on a wager to elevate a humble flower seller, Eliza Doolittle, into a refined and sophisticated woman. Through rigorous training and meticulous coaching, Higgins aims to...

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Direction Erich Engel

Cast Rudolf Forster · Angela Salloker · Hans Homma · Paul Henreid

Synopsis The Mystery of Carlo Cavelli (1934) follows the enigmatic journey of a former Austrian officer who, after being discharged from the military for fatally wounding his comrade in a duel, returns to Vienna shrouded in intrigue and wearing a distinctive...

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