Erpressung (1941): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1941 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1941, Erpressung is a thriller and drama film directed by George Cukor, running about 106 minutes. “HOW COULD THIS WOMAN WIN A MAN'S LOVE...HIS KISSES...HIS EMBRACES...?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Anna Holm ist eine kalte und berechnende Frau, deren eine Gesichtshälfte infolge eines Hausbrands in frühester Jugend gräßlich entstellt ist, was ihre Mitmenschen abstößt. Sie führt eine Gaststätte, nützt das Etablissement jedoch dafür, wohlhabene Gäste um ihre Geheimnisse zu erleichtern und sie anschließend damit zu erpressen. Eines Abends macht sie so die Bekanntschaft von gleich zwei Menschen, die ihr Leben verändern werden
Who’s in it. Erpressung stars Joan Crawford as Anna Holm, Melvyn Douglas as Dr. Gustaf Segert, Conrad Veidt as Torsten Barring and Osa Massen as Vera Segert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Erpressung has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Erpressung page.
If you liked it. Fans of Erpressung tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Erpressung (1941)?
- In USA, Erpressung is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Erpressung worth watching?
- Erpressung holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Erpressung?
- Erpressung stars Joan Crawford, Melvyn Douglas, Conrad Veidt, Osa Massen and Reginald Owen.
- When was Erpressung released?
- Erpressung was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.