Cast
Brigitte Helm
as Karin
Willy Fritsch
as Raak, Handelsattaché
Hubert von Meyerinck
as Graf Squeelen, erster Botschaftsrat
Günther Lüders
as Barrick, Presseattaché
Françoise Rosay
as Silvia
Otto Treßler
as Der Botschafter
Heinz von Cleve
as Kapitän Rist, Militärattaché
Ernst Rotmund
as Kommissar Ascunto
Georg H. Schnell
as Hollen
Erich Walter
as Kraver, Beamter der Botschaft
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1934
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresThriller, Drama
Votes3
DirectorHans Steinhoff
WritersHans Steinhoff
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Island
About The Island
A case of espionage in high society: To save the reputation of his county, a diplomat voluntarily takes his own life.
Directed by Hans Steinhoff, The Island leans on a strong ensemble — Brigitte Helm, Willy Fritsch, Hubert von Meyerinck — 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 thriller titles of 1934.
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