Colonel Redl

Year: 1985

Runtime: 132 mins

Language: German

Director: István Szabó

DramaHistory

Set against the waning grandeur of the Austro‑Hungarian Empire, the drama follows Alfred Redl, a driven young officer who climbs the ranks to become head of the secret police, only to become trapped by political intrigue and deception that seal his tragic downfall.

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