Ein rastloses Leben (1936): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1936, Ein rastloses Leben is an action, drama, abenteuer and liebesfilm film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 141 minutes. “The thrill of thrills the world could not forget!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Based on the novel by Hervey Allen, this expansive drama follows the many adventures of the eponymous hero, Anthony Adverse. Abandoned at a convent by his heartless nobleman father, Don Luis, Anthony is later mentored by his kind grandfather, John Bonnyfeather, and falls for the beautiful Angela Giuseppe. When circumstances separate Anthony and Angela and he embarks on a long journey, he must find his way back to her, no matter what the cost.

Who’s in it. Ein rastloses Leben stars Fredric March as Anthony Adverse, Olivia de Havilland as Angela Guiseppe, Donald Woods as Vincent Nolte and Anita Louise as Maria, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Ein rastloses Leben has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ein rastloses Leben page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ein rastloses Leben tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.