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Colonel Redl

Seen it?

1985 | 152 min | Drama, History

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved The Zone of Interest or Belfast, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 32 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 2 hr 32 min.
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 12K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by István Szabó

  • Klaus Maria BrandauerAlfred Redl
  • Hans Christian Blechvon Roden
  • Armin Mueller-StahlThronfolger
  • Gudrun LandgrebeKatalin
  • Jan NiklasChristoph
  • László MensárosOberst Ruzitska
  • András BálintDr. Sonnenschein
  • László GálffiVelocchio
  • Dorottya UdvarosClarisse
  • Károly EperjesLeutnant Schorm