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The Mortal Storm

  • 1940
  • Approved
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
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James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan in The Mortal Storm (1940)
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Drama

The Roth family leads a quiet life in a small Alpine village until they are divided by the Nazi regime and a friend is caught up in the turmoil.The Roth family leads a quiet life in a small Alpine village until they are divided by the Nazi regime and a friend is caught up in the turmoil.The Roth family leads a quiet life in a small Alpine village until they are divided by the Nazi regime and a friend is caught up in the turmoil.

  • Director
    • Frank Borzage
  • Writers
    • Claudine West
    • Hans Rameau
    • George Froeschel
  • Stars
    • Margaret Sullavan
    • James Stewart
    • Robert Young
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Frank Borzage
    • Writers
      • Claudine West
      • Hans Rameau
      • George Froeschel
    • Stars
      • Margaret Sullavan
      • James Stewart
      • Robert Young
    • 105User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins total

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    Top Cast42

    Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan
    • Freya Roth
    James Stewart
    James Stewart
    • Martin Breitner
    Robert Young
    Robert Young
    • Fritz Marberg
    Frank Morgan
    Frank Morgan
    • Professor Viktor Roth
    Robert Stack
    Robert Stack
    • Otto Von Rohn
    Bonita Granville
    Bonita Granville
    • Elsa
    Irene Rich
    Irene Rich
    • Mrs. Emilia Roth
    William T. Orr
    William T. Orr
    • Erich Von Rohn
    Maria Ouspenskaya
    Maria Ouspenskaya
    • Mrs. Hilda Breitner
    Gene Reynolds
    Gene Reynolds
    • Rudi Roth
    Russell Hicks
    Russell Hicks
    • Rector
    William Edmunds
    • Lehman
    Esther Dale
    Esther Dale
    • Marta
    Dan Dailey
    Dan Dailey
    • Holl
    • (as Dan Dailey Jr.)
    Granville Bates
    Granville Bates
    • Professor Berg
    Thomas W. Ross
    Thomas W. Ross
    • Professor Werner
    • (as Thomas Ross)
    Ward Bond
    Ward Bond
    • Franz
    Sue Moore
    • Theresa
    • Director
      • Frank Borzage
    • Writers
      • Claudine West
      • Hans Rameau
      • George Froeschel
    • All cast & crew
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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Nazi leader Adolf Hitler banned this film from release in Germany because of its strong anti-Nazi sentiments. In addition, all MGM films from that point until the end of the war also were banned in Germany because the studio made this one.
    • Goofs
      During the brawl with the Nazi gang, Martin suffers a pronounced bruise on his right cheek. However, the next day when Freya visits Martin and apologizes for the brawl the previous evening, there is no sign of a bruise on his face nor of a fight.
    • Quotes
      • Prof. Viktor Roth: I've never prized safety, Erich, either for myself or my children. I prized courage.
    • Crazy credits
      After the final credits: The closing quotation is from "Gate of the Year" by Minnie Louise Haskins.
    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood: Style Center of the World (1940)
    • Soundtracks
      Gaudeamus Igitur
      a traditional student drinking song dating from the 13th century. The melody appears in the score when Professor Roth enters the school and the traditional Latin words are sung by his class during his birthday celebration.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 14, 1940 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La hora fatal
    • Filming locations
      • Salt Lake City, Utah, USA(Mountain snow scenes)
    • Production company
      • Loew's
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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