The Blue Angel

The Blue Angel (German: Der blaue Engel) is a 1930 film directed by Josef von Sternberg and starring Emil Jannings, Marlene Dietrich and Kurt Gerron. Based on Heinrich Mann's novel Professor Unrat, and set in Weimar Germany, it presents the tragic transformation of a man from a respectable professor to a cabaret clown, and his descent into madness. The film is considered to be the first major German sound film, and brought Dietrich international ... More
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  • 1930

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  • 1 h 39 min

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Also known as:

  • The Blue Angel,
  • Der blaue Engel

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Directed by

Josef von Sternberg

Josef von Sternberg (29 May 1894 – 22 December 1969) — born Jonas Sternberg — was an Austrian-American film director. He is particularly noted for his distinctive mise en scène, use of lighting and soft lens, and seven-film collaboration with actress Marlene Dietrich. Von Sternberg was born Jonas...

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Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 1930
  • Nov 13, 2001
  • Jan 3, 1931
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Runtime:

  • 1 h 39 min
  • 1 h 38 min
  • 1 h 45 min
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  • 77,982

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Professor Unrat

Professor Unrat is a novel by Heinrich Mann.

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  • 561
  • 7.0

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