The Ogre
Der Unhold
Release: 1996-09-12·Runtime: 113m·★ 6.4
DramaWar
Frenchman Abel Tiffauges is a naive man who lives a simple life working as a mechanic. Falsely accused of being a child abuser, he is recruited as a soldier when World War II begins, but is captured soon and taken to the heart of Nazi Germany.
Production Countries
FranceGermanyPolandUnited Kingdom
Production Companies
Recorded Picture Company
Renn Productions
Studio Babelsberg
UFA
Canal+
France 2 Cinéma
WDR
Heritage Films
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Laurent Spielvogelas Prisoner of War #2
Adolf Hitleras Self (archive footage)
Erick Deshorsas Hervé
John Malkovichas Abel
Simon McBurneyas Brigadier
Andrzej Szenajchas Old Napola Teacher
Norbert Rakowskias SS Man
Jérôme Keenas Abel's Client
Marianne Sägebrechtas Frau Netta
Dieter Laseras Professor Blättchen
Agnès Soralas Rachel
Vernon Dobtcheffas Lawyer
Marc Duretas Prisoner of War #3
Ilja Zmiejewas Russian Officer
Volker Spengleras Fieldmarshall Hermann Göring
Heino Ferchas SS Officer Raufeisen
Jacques Brunetas Principal at School
Sylvie Huguelas Martine's Mother
Christine Paolinias Nestor's Mother
Armin Mueller-Stahlas Count von Kaltenborn
Gottfried Johnas Chief Forester
Patrick Floersheimas Police Captain
Thierry Monfrayas Teacher
Joachim Paul Assböckas Messenger Officer
Bartosz Obuchowiczas Country Boy
Piotr Grabowskias German Officer
Luc Florianas Prisoner of War #1
Jacques Cironas State Attorney
Małgorzata Rożniatowskaas Country Boy's MotherCrew
" />Michel TournierNovel
" />Jeremy ThomasExecutive Producer
" />Agnieszka ChruścielAssistant Production Manager
" />Louis MalleIn Memory Of
" />Michael NymanOriginal Music Composer
" />Claude BerriExecutive Producer
" />Volker SchlöndorffDirector, Screenplay
" />Michał SzczerbicProduction Manager
" />Felix MoellerResearcher
" />Gérard MoulévrierCasting
" />Anna B. SheppardCostume Designer
" />Jean-Claude CarrièreScreenplay
" />Lew RywinExecutive Producer
" />Ezio FrigerioProduction Design
" />Marek BrodzkiAssistant Director