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Fear
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Fear

1954-11-05 · 83 min · ★ 6.4

Drama

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, Johanna 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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Production details

Directors
Roberto Rossellini
Production companies
Aniene Film, Ariston Film GmbH
Countries
Germany, Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ingrid BergmanIngrid BergmanIrene Wagner
Mathias WiemanMathias WiemanProfessor Albert Wagner
Renate MannhardtRenate MannhardtLuisa Vidor aka Johanna Schultze
Kurt KreugerKurt KreugerErich Baumann
Elise AulingerMartha, Wagners' Housekeeper
Edith Schultze-WestrumEdith Schultze-WestrumWagners' Babysitter
Steffi StrouxSteffi StrouxLuisa Vidor's Friend
Annelore Wied
Rolf Deininger(uncredited)
Albert Herz(uncredited)
Klaus KinskiKlaus KinskiCabaret Performer (uncredited)
Klara Kraft(uncredited)
Jürgen MickschBobby, Wagners' Son (uncredited)
Gabriele SeitzFreda, Wagners' Daughter (uncredited)
Elisabeth WischertMary (uncredited)

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