Cast
Zarah Leander
as Sängerin Karin Twerdy
Hans Stüwe
as Industrieller Dietrich Gontard
Marianne Hold
as Tochter Daniela Twerdy
Hilde Körber
as Schwester Benedikta
Carl Wery
as Dr. Melartin
Ingrid Pan
as Christa Gontard
Hedwig Wangel
as Die Oberin
Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur
as Justizrat Dr. Rieser
Berta Drews
as Kerstin Melartin
Charlotte Scheier-Herold
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1953
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes4
DirectorAlfred Braun
WritersWolf Neumeister, Harald Braun, Hans Wendel
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAve Maria
About Ave Maria
Karin Twerdy used to be an opera singer but now, in order to pay for her daughter Daniela's education in a religious school, she performs in a shady nightclub. Industrialist Dietrich Gontard, the father of Karin's school friend Christa, falls for her. But when he learns the truth about her he is outraged and rejects her. At a loss and not to stand in the way of Daniela's future, Karin chooses to disappear...
Directed by Alfred Braun, Ave Maria leans on a strong ensemble — Zarah Leander, Hans Stüwe, Marianne Hold — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1953.
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