'38 - Vienna Before the Fall (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1986, '38 - Vienna Before the Fall is a drama film directed by Wolfgang Glück, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. The film presents the political events surrounding the Anschluss in March of 1938 through the lives of Carola Hell, a popular young actress at the prestigious Theater in der Josefstadt, and Martin Hofmann, the Jewish journalist she plans to marry. When we encounter the couple in the lovely springtime weather their future is full of promise. They are determined to stay clear of politics. Yet in the climate of the time, nobody of her prominence or his religion can remain apolitical. Although Martin's journalist friend, Drechsler, calls to inform them that the Nazis plan to take over Austria soon, they concentrate on their work and their private happiness and dismiss the warnings.
Who’s in it. '38 - Vienna Before the Fall stars Tobias Engel as Martin, Sunnyi Melles as Carola, Heinz Trixner as Toni and Romuald Pekny as Sovary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, '38 - Vienna Before the Fall has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch '38 - Vienna Before the Fall page.
If you liked it. Fans of '38 - Vienna Before the Fall tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch '38 - Vienna Before the Fall (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for '38 - Vienna Before the Fall change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is '38 - Vienna Before the Fall worth watching?
- '38 - Vienna Before the Fall holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in '38 - Vienna Before the Fall?
- '38 - Vienna Before the Fall stars Tobias Engel, Sunnyi Melles, Heinz Trixner, Romuald Pekny and Ingrid Burkhard.
- When was '38 - Vienna Before the Fall released?
- '38 - Vienna Before the Fall was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.