Hotel Sacher (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1939, Hotel Sacher is a drama film directed by Erich Engel, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Vienna is celebrating New Year’s Eve 1913/14. It is the year, which will see the outbreak of the First World War. In Hotel Sacher, the mood is excellent; and although the political atmosphere is charged, there’s an undercurrent of hate and intolerance in the air. It is with this background that Nadja, a Russian spy, meets the Austrian civil servant Stefan. He loves her, but comes under suspicion of being an agent because of this love.
Who’s in it. Hotel Sacher stars Sybille Schmitz as Nadja Woroneff, Willy Birgel as Stefan Schefczuk, Wolf Albach-Retty as Leutnant Herrngruber and Elfie Mayerhofer as Siddy Erlauer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Hotel Sacher 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 Hotel Sacher page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hotel Sacher tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hotel Sacher (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hotel Sacher change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hotel Sacher worth watching?
- Hotel Sacher holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hotel Sacher?
- Hotel Sacher stars Sybille Schmitz, Willy Birgel, Wolf Albach-Retty, Elfie Mayerhofer and Hedwig Bleibtreu.
- When was Hotel Sacher released?
- Hotel Sacher was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.