Cast: Oskar Werner

Direction François Truffaut

Cast Jeanne Moreau · Oskar Werner · Henri Serre · Marie Dubois

Synopsis Jules and Jim (1962) follows the intertwined lives of two close friends, Jules (Oskar Werner) and Jim (Henri Serre), whose bond begins in 1912. As the First World War approaches, Jules ties the knot with Catherine (Jeanne Moreau), a spirited...

Direction Max Ophüls

Cast Martine Carol · Peter Ustinov · Anton Walbrook · Oskar Werner

Synopsis Lola Montes (1955) chronicles the poignant tale of Lola Montès, a daring and enigmatic figure who transitions from a life of high society and romantic entanglements to becoming the star attraction of a circus. The narrative delves into her tumultuous...

Direction François Truffaut

Cast Julie Christie · Oskar Werner · Cyril Cusack · Anton Diffring

Synopsis Fahrenheit 451 (1966) presents a dystopian future where a fireman, tasked with the burning of books, starts to ponder the true purpose of his role. Set in a society where literature is outlawed, the protagonist's journey of self-discovery and rebellion...

Direction Martin Ritt

Cast Richard Burton · Claire Bloom · Oskar Werner · Peter van Eyck

Synopsis The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (1965) follows the story of Alec Leamas, a seasoned British intelligence officer who witnesses the tragic death of a colleague at the infamous Checkpoint Charlie. Upon returning to London, Leamas is approached...

Direction Georg Wilhelm Pabst

Cast Albin Skoda · Oskar Werner · Lotte Tobisch · Willy Krause

Direction Michael Anderson

Cast Anthony Quinn · Laurence Olivier · Oskar Werner · David Janssen

Synopsis The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968) follows Kiril Lakota (Anthony Quinn), the Metropolitan Archbishop of Lvov, who is liberated from a Siberian labor camp after two decades of imprisonment, courtesy of USSR president Piotr Ilyich Kamenev (Laurence Olivier). Upon his...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast Richard Basehart · Gary Merrill · Oskar Werner · Hildegard Knef

Synopsis Decision Before Dawn (1951) unfolds against the backdrop of World War II's final stages, where Germany, though in ruins, remains undefeated. The U.S. Army, lacking vital intelligence on German forces across the Rhine, devises a daring plan to infiltrate enemy...

Direction Bernard L. Kowalski

Cast Peter Falk · Oskar Werner · Gena Rowlands · Robert Brown

Synopsis Columbo: Playback (TV) (1975) follows the story of a creative inventor who uses his ingenuity for nefarious purposes, specifically to eliminate his mother-in-law. The cunning Lieutenant Columbo is assigned to investigate the mysterious death, using his keen observational skills and...

Direction Stanley Kramer

Cast Vivien Leigh · Simone Signoret · Oskar Werner · José Ferrer

Synopsis Ship of Fools (1965) follows a diverse group of passengers aboard a German ocean liner as it departs from Mexico en route to Bremerhaven, Germany, in 1931, just before the outbreak of World War II. The film, adapted from Katherine...

Direction Stuart Rosenberg

Cast James Mason · Faye Dunaway · Orson Welles · Max von Sydow

Synopsis Voyage of the Damned (1976) chronicles the harrowing journey of a group of Jewish refugees who set sail from Nazi-controlled Europe, seeking refuge and freedom. Their voyage, however, takes a tragic turn when they are denied entry to various ports,...

Direction Franz Antel

Cast Ewald Balser · Barbara Rutting · Gerhard Riedmann · Oskar Werner

Synopsis Spionage (1955) follows the story of Oberst Alfred Redl, who is at the helm of the military intelligence division for the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. However, his loyalty is called into question when a series of letters from the Russian Empire surface,...

Direction Kevin Billington

Cast Oskar Werner · Barbara Ferris · Virginia Maskell · Donald Sutherland

Synopsis Interlude (1968) follows the story of a renowned conductor who engages in a candid interview with an attractive young journalist. His forthright comments lead to an unexpected hiatus from his conducting duties. During this pause, he embarks on a romantic...

Direction Rolf Thiele

Cast Marisa Mell · Nicole Badal · Monica Ekman · Christina Granberg

Direction Walter Kolm-Veltée

Cast Ewald Balser · Marianne Schönauer · Judith Holzmeister · Oskar Werner

Synopsis Eroica (1949) is an Austrian cinematic production from the year 1949 that delves into the life and creative journey of the renowned composer Ludwig van Beethoven. The film offers a comprehensive look at the musical genius's experiences and the impact...

Direction Serge Toubiana · Michel Pascal

Cast Fanny Ardant · Olivier Assayas · Nathalie Baye · Claude Chabrol

Synopsis François Truffaut: Stolen Portraits (1993) presents a comprehensive look into the life and work of the renowned filmmaker through the eyes of 26 individuals who knew him intimately. This includes his two daughters, an ex-wife, his last partner, actors, fellow...

Direction Anthony Bushell

Cast Eileen Herlie · Basil Sydney · Norman Wooland · Maria Schell

Synopsis The Angel with the Trumpet (1950) follows the life of an Austrian woman who is compelled to enter into a marriage of convenience for the benefit of her family, rather than for love. This decision leads to profound sorrow when...

Direction Karl Hartl

Cast Oskar Werner · Johanna Matz · Gertrud Kückelmann · Nadja Tiller

Synopsis The Life and Loves of Mozart (1955) delves into the emotional and psychological landscape of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as he crafts his last opera, "Die Zauberflöte." The film provides a unique perspective on the composer's creative process and personal struggles...