Colonel Redl (1985)
- 7.6
- 143 mins
- Drama, History
Storyline
Set during the fading glory of the Austro-Hungarian empire, the film tells of the rise and fall of Alfred Redl (Brandauer), an ambitious young officer who proceeds up the ladder to become head of the Secret Police only to become ensnared in political deception.—Dawn M. Barclift
Plot Keywords
based on novel, based on true story, espionage, military officer, army life, traitor, officer, spy, jew, treason, duel, suicide, sex, military, career, 1910s, brothel, remake, colonel, soldier
Short Review
Brandauer renders a strong performance in this biopic of the Jewish and gay military officer, though the film is not as powerful or richly detailed as his portrait in Mephisto, also directed by Szabo.
Trailer
Streaming Service
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