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The Great Sacrifice

The Great Sacrifice

The Great Sacrifice
1944 1h 38m6.3

The Great Sacrifice

DramaRomance
6.3

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Äls, a young woman from Sweden living in Hamburg in the summer months attracts a newly married explorer, Albrecht Froben who has just returned to his native city. But although Äls seems to be 'life itself', she suffers from a tropical disease which is slowly killing her. Froben is torn between Äls and his wife Octavia, who he seen as a kind of 'heavenly' counterpart to the earthy and beguiling Äls.

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DirectorVeit Harlan
ScreenplayAlfred Braun, Hans Radtke, Veit Harlan
StatusReleased
ReleasedDecember 29, 1944
CountryGermany
Languagede
Runtime1h 38m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.3 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.7 / 10
Votes18
GenresDrama, Romance
StudioUFA
OriginalOpfergang
The Great Sacrifice
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Photos11

Cast

Carl Raddatz

Carl Raddatz

Albrecht Froben

Irene von Meyendorff

Irene von Meyendorff

Octavia Froben

Kristina Söderbaum

Kristina Söderbaum

Aels Flodéen

Franz Schafheitlin

Franz Schafheitlin

Mathias

Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur

Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur

Sanitätsrat Terboven

Paul Bildt

Paul Bildt

Aels Flodeens Notar

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Otto Treßler

Senator Froben

Annemarie Steinsieck

Annemarie Steinsieck

Frau Froben

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Edgar Pauly

Diener

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Charlotte Schultz

Krankenschwester

Ludwig Schmitz

Ludwig Schmitz

Der "Karnevalsnarr"

F. W. Schröder-Schrom

F. W. Schröder-Schrom

Arzt

Valy Arnheim

Valy Arnheim

Diener bei Froben

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Charly Berger

Mitglied bei der Empfangssitzung

Frida Richard

Frida Richard

Frau Steinkamp

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Great Sacrifice

Where can I watch The Great Sacrifice?

The Great Sacrifice (1944) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Great Sacrifice about?

Äls, a young woman from Sweden living in Hamburg in the summer months attracts a newly married explorer, Albrecht Froben who has just returned to his native city. But although Äls seems to be 'life itself', she suffers from a tropical disease which is slowly killing her. Froben...

Who directed The Great Sacrifice?

The Great Sacrifice (1944) was directed by Veit Harlan. The film is a Drama, Romance production with a runtime of 1h 38m, rated 6.3/10.

How long is The Great Sacrifice?

The Great Sacrifice runs 1h 38m (98 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.3/10 from 18 votes. Genre: Drama, Romance.

Is The Great Sacrifice worth watching?

The Great Sacrifice is rated 6.3/10 by 18 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama and Romance fans.