The Actress (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film
Released in 1988, The Actress is a drama film directed by Siegfried Kühn, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. The year 1933: Successful actress Maria Rheine is in love with her Jewish colleague Mark Löwenthal. When the Nazis implement the racist Nuremberg Laws, their relationship is severely endangered. Defiant Maria decides to stay together with Mark and ends her promising career: She assumes a Jewish identity and continues to work under the name Manja Löwenthal. She and Mark perform at the Jewish Theatre in Berlin, until they become victims of an intrigue: Their colleague Judith, who has a crush on Mark, denounces them to the secret police.
Who’s in it. The Actress stars Corinna Harfouch as Maria Rheine, André Hennicke as Mark Löwenthal, Michael Gwisdek as Mario Montegasso and Blanche Kommerell as Judith Baumann, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Actress page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Actress tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Actress (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Actress change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Actress?
- The Actress stars Corinna Harfouch, André Hennicke, Michael Gwisdek, Blanche Kommerell and Jürgen Watzke.
- When was The Actress released?
- The Actress was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.