

Set during the fading glory of the Austro-Hungarian empire, the film tells of the rise and fall of Alfred Redl, an ambitious young officer who proceeds up the ladder to become head of the Secret Police only to become ensnared in political deception.
Colonel Redl (1985) is a drama and history film directed by István Szabó. It stars Klaus Maria Brandauer, Hans Christian Blech, and Armin Mueller-Stahl. The film runs for 2 hours 32 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 from 52 votes.

Klaus Maria Brandauer
Alfred Redl

Hans Christian Blech
von Roden

Armin Mueller-Stahl
Thronfolger

Gudrun Landgrebe
Katalin

Jan Niklas
Christoph

László Mensáros
Oberst Ruzitska

András Bálint
Dr. Sonnenschein

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Colonel Redl stars Klaus Maria Brandauer, Hans Christian Blech, Armin Mueller-Stahl, and Gudrun Landgrebe, and was directed by István Szabó.
Colonel Redl has a runtime of 2 hours 32 minutes.
Colonel Redl was released in 1985.
Colonel Redl is a drama and history film.
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