The Case of Colonel Redl (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1931, The Case of Colonel Redl is a drama film directed by Karl Anton, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the short story "Der Fall des Generalstabschefs Redl" by Egon Erwin Kisch. Alfred Redl, a colonel on the Austrian General Staff, leads an extravagant private life. No one suspects that in reality he is passing information to Russian spies. Alternate-language version of "Aféra plukovníka Rédla" (1931).
Who’s in it. The Case of Colonel Redl stars Theodor Loos as Oberst Alfred Redl, Lil Dagover as Vera Nikolayevna, Otto Hartmann as Stephan Dolan, Ulanenleutnant and Truda Grosslichtová as Franzi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Case of Colonel Redl sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Case of Colonel Redl page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Case of Colonel Redl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Case of Colonel Redl (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Case of Colonel Redl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Case of Colonel Redl worth watching?
- The Case of Colonel Redl holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Case of Colonel Redl?
- The Case of Colonel Redl stars Theodor Loos, Lil Dagover, Otto Hartmann, Truda Grosslichtová and Luigi Bernauer.
- When was The Case of Colonel Redl released?
- The Case of Colonel Redl was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.