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.
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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, Kino Film Collection Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| France | — | Sooner, LaCinetek |
| 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.
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
- Péter Dobai, John Osborne
- 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 Péter Dobai and John Osborne.
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 55 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.
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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 India?
Colonel Redl is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch Colonel Redl in the US?
In the US, Colonel Redl is streaming on Kino Film Collection and Kanopy, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸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 55 ratings.
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