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Fear (1954)

Original title: La Paura

1954-11-05 · 1h 23m · IT
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Irene Wagner, the wife of the prominent German scientist Professor Albert Wagner, had been having an affair with Erich Baumann. She does not disclose this to her husband, hoping to preserve his innocence and their "perfect marriage". This fills her with anxiety and guilt. However, Johann Schultze, Erich's jealous ex-girlfriend, learns about the affair and begins to blackmail Irene, turning Irene's psychological torture into a harsh reality.

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Roberto RosselliniDirector, WriterSergio AmideiWriterFranz von TreubergWriter

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Ingrid BergmanIngrid BergmanIrène WagnerMathias WiemanMathias WiemanAlbert WagnerRenate MannhardtRenate MannhardtLuisa VidorKurt KreugerKurt KreugerErich BaumannElise AulingerElise AulingerHaushälterinEdith Schultze-WestrumEdith Schultze-WestrumSteffi StrouxSteffi StrouxAnnelore WiedAnnelore WiedRolf DeiningerRolf DeiningerAlbert HerzAlbert HerzKlaus KinskiKlaus KinskiCabaret PerformerKlara KraftKlara Kraft

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JealousyBlackmail

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Genre affinityThrillerTheme affinityJealousy · BlackmailPacingShortDirector preference286216Actor preference160470 · 466156 · 128937Country preferenceDe

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What is Fear about?

Irene Wagner, the wife of the prominent German scientist Professor Albert Wagner, had been having an affair with Erich Baumann. She does not disclose this to her husband, hoping to preserve his innocence and their "perfect marriage". This fills her with anxiety and guilt. However, Johann Schultze, Erich's jealous ex-girlfriend, learns about the affair and begins to blackmail Irene, turning Irene's psychological torture into a harsh reality.

How long is Fear?

Fear has a runtime of 83 minutes.

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