Epilogue (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1950, Epilogue is a drama film directed by Helmut Käutner, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. The reporter Peter Zabel stumbles upon the sinking of the luxury yacht Orplid in Hamburg on August 14, 1949. The ship went down with a wedding party run by artists on a pleasure trip from Hamburg to Scotland . In spite of good weather and no technical problems. Out of personal curiosity, Zabel starts researching. Could the sinking of Orplid have political reasons? A German political thriller and film noir inspired by Carol Reed's "The Third Man".
Who’s in it. Epilogue stars Horst Caspar as Reporter Peter Zabel, Bettina Moissi as Leata, O.E. Hasse as Chefredakteur Dr. Mannheim and Hans Leibelt as Cheflektor Kurt E. Beckmann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Epilogue 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 Epilogue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Epilogue tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Epilogue (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Epilogue change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Epilogue worth watching?
- Epilogue holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Epilogue?
- Epilogue stars Horst Caspar, Bettina Moissi, O.E. Hasse, Hans Leibelt and Irene von Meyendorff.
- When was Epilogue released?
- Epilogue was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.