Death Is Called Engelchen (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1963, Death Is Called Engelchen is a drama and war film directed by Elmar Klos, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Pavel is a Czech partisan fighter in the waning days of the war. Just as peace is declared, Pavel is shot in the spine and sent to the hospital emergency ward. As he fades in and out of consciousness, he recalls the events that led to his participation in the underground. Holding German occupation commander Engelchen responsible for all the horrors and deprivations heaped upon his comrades, Pavel is kept alive by the possibility of recovering and exacting vengeance upon the Nazi officer - no matter how long it takes.
Who’s in it. Death Is Called Engelchen stars Jan Kačer as Pavel, Eva Poláková as Marta, Martin Růžek as doktor and Blažena Holišová as Alžběta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Death Is Called Engelchen 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 Death Is Called Engelchen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death Is Called Engelchen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death Is Called Engelchen (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Death Is Called Engelchen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Death Is Called Engelchen worth watching?
- Death Is Called Engelchen holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death Is Called Engelchen?
- Death Is Called Engelchen stars Jan Kačer, Eva Poláková, Martin Růžek, Blažena Holišová and Pavel Bartl.
- When was Death Is Called Engelchen released?
- Death Is Called Engelchen was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.