Movie
The Mortal Storm
1940NR1h 40m7.3 / 10
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The Roth family leads a quiet life in a small village in the German Alps during the early 1930s. After the Nazis come to power, the family is divided and Martin Breitner, a family friend, is caught up in the turmoil.
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Synopsis
The Roth family leads a quiet life in a small village in the German Alps during the early 1930s. After the Nazis come to power, the family is divided and Martin Breitner, a family friend, is caught up in the turmoil.
More about The Mortal Storm
Cast
Margaret SullavanFreya Roth
James StewartMartin Breitner
Robert YoungFritz Marberg
Frank MorganProfessor Victor Roth
Robert StackOtto Von Rohn
Bonita GranvilleElsa
Irene RichMrs. Roth
William T. OrrErich Von RohnCredits
- Directed by
- Frank Borzage
- Written by
- George Froeschel, Hans Rameau, Claudine West, Phyllis Bottome
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-MayerUnited States
Themes
antisemitismaustriagermanynational socialismnational socialist partynazinsdap (nazi party)professor
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