Colonel Redl
Set during the fading glory of the Austro-Hungarian empire, the film tells of the rise and fall of Alfred Redl, an ambitious young officer who proceeds up the ladder to become head of the Secret Police only to become ensnared in political deception.
Where to watch Colonel Redl in United States
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Where is Colonel Redl streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kino Film Collection, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Kino Film Collection | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | LaCinetek, Sooner |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Filmicca | — |
About Colonel Redl
Colonel Redl is a 1985 German-language drama and history film directed by István Szabó. The cast is led by Klaus Maria Brandauer, Hans Christian Blech, Armin Mueller-Stahl. It has a runtime of 2h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy.
Colonel Redl was produced by ORF, ZDF, and Mokép and made in Austria and Germany. It was released on February 20, 1985.
- Director
- István Szabó
- Writers
- John Osborne, Péter Dobai
- Release date
- February 20, 1985
- Original language
- German
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Austria, Germany
- Production
- ORF, ZDF, Mokép
Colonel Redl cast & crew
Colonel Redl was directed by István Szabó and written by John Osborne and Péter Dobai.
The cast features Klaus Maria Brandauer as Alfred Redl, Hans Christian Blech as von Roden, Armin Mueller-Stahl as Thronfolger, Gudrun Landgrebe as Katalin, Jan Niklas as Christoph, and László Mensáros as Oberst Ruzitska.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Zdenkó Tamássy, cinematography is by Lajos Koltai, and it was produced by Manfred Durniok.
Is Colonel Redl worth watching?
Colonel Redl holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 52 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 32m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama and history, Colonel Redl is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Colonel Redl
In United States, you can stream Colonel Redl on Kino Film Collection and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Colonel Redl
Klaus Maria Brandauer
Alfred Redl
Hans Christian Blech
von Roden
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Thronfolger
Gudrun Landgrebe
Katalin
Jan Niklas
Christoph
László Mensáros
Oberst Ruzitska
András Bálint
Dr. Sonnenschein
László Gálffi
Velocchio
Dorottya Udvaros
Clarisse
Károly Eperjes
Leutnant Schorm
Róbert Rátonyi
Baron Ullmann
Gábor Svidrony
Redl als Kind
Colonel Redl — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Colonel Redl in United States?
Colonel Redl is streaming on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Colonel Redl on Kino Film Collection?
Yes — Colonel Redl is currently available on Kino Film Collection in United States.
▸What language is Colonel Redl in?
Colonel Redl is originally in German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Colonel Redl?
Colonel Redl runs 2 hours 32 minutes (152 minutes).
▸What is Colonel Redl rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 52 ratings.
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