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Appointment in Berlin

  • 1943
  • 1h 17m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
309
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George Sanders, Felix Basch, Marguerite Chapman, and Niels Bagge in Appointment in Berlin (1943)
GermanDramaWar

A former RAF officer is enlisted in the British secret service. Germany recruits him for propaganda broadcasts to England. He uses codes in his broadcasts. When his cover is blown, he and hi... Read allA former RAF officer is enlisted in the British secret service. Germany recruits him for propaganda broadcasts to England. He uses codes in his broadcasts. When his cover is blown, he and his German girlfriend must try to escape.A former RAF officer is enlisted in the British secret service. Germany recruits him for propaganda broadcasts to England. He uses codes in his broadcasts. When his cover is blown, he and his German girlfriend must try to escape.

  • Director
    • Alfred E. Green
  • Writers
    • B.P. Fineman
    • Michael Hogan
    • Horace McCoy
  • Stars
    • George Sanders
    • Marguerite Chapman
    • Onslow Stevens
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    309
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alfred E. Green
    • Writers
      • B.P. Fineman
      • Michael Hogan
      • Horace McCoy
    • Stars
      • George Sanders
      • Marguerite Chapman
      • Onslow Stevens
    • 11User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast72

    George Sanders
    George Sanders
    • Wing Cmdr. Keith Wilson
    Marguerite Chapman
    Marguerite Chapman
    • Ilse Von Preising
    Onslow Stevens
    Onslow Stevens
    • Rudolph Von Preising
    Gale Sondergaard
    Gale Sondergaard
    • Greta Van Leyden
    Richard Abbott
    • Underground Leader
    • (uncredited)
    Louis V. Arco
    • Army Captain
    • (uncredited)
    Niels Bagge
    • Official Nazi Staff Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Felix Basch
    • Hoppner
    • (uncredited)
    Hank Bell
    Hank Bell
    • Dutchman
    • (uncredited)
    Wilson Benge
    Wilson Benge
    • Man on the Street
    • (uncredited)
    Billy Bevan
    Billy Bevan
    • Bartender
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Bice
    Robert Bice
    • Radio Man
    • (uncredited)
    Walter Bonn
    • Lazareff
    • (uncredited)
    Sven Hugo Borg
    Sven Hugo Borg
    • Stockholm Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    Lynton Brent
    Lynton Brent
    • Practical Artist
    • (uncredited)
    Gerald Brock
    • Señor Ortega
    • (uncredited)
    Frederic Brunn
    • Gestapo Agent
    • (uncredited)
    George Cathrey
    • Bartender
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Alfred E. Green
    • Writers
      • B.P. Fineman
      • Michael Hogan
      • Horace McCoy
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      In the first and last scenes, Keith Wilson's father is played by H.P. Sanders, real-life father of George Sanders. This is his only film appearance.
    • Goofs
      When Keith and Ilse escape from Berlin Radio HQ the Mercedes thy drive away in is Right Hand Drive which meant it was British export model. The Majority of countries have Left Hand Drive cars.
    • Quotes
      • Smitty - News Vendor: Paper, Gov'nor? Prime Minister makes a deal with Hitler. Read all about, Sir.
      • Wing Cmdr. Keith Wilson: No flowers?
      • Smitty - News Vendor: Flowers, Sir?
      • Wing Cmdr. Keith Wilson: Yes, flowers. Big ones. Rest in Peace. They're customary at times like these, aren't they?
      • Smitty - News Vendor: I see what you mean, Sir. 'Tis a blasted shame, innit? Wing Commander, Sir?
      • Wing Cmdr. Keith Wilson: Yes.
      • Smitty - News Vendor: 'Was in the last one me-self, Sir. Sergeant-Major.
      • [gesturing towards his missing arm]
      • Smitty - News Vendor: Left it at Wipers.
      • Wing Cmdr. Keith Wilson: Don't you ever wonder why?
      • Smitty - News Vendor: That I does, Sir. What good did it do? Same old fuss all over again. Only this time, we're acting like a pack of frightened schoolboys.
      • bystander: Paper! Great news, what?
      • Wing Cmdr. Keith Wilson: [sarcastically] Oh, yes, indeed. Wonderful news.
      • Smitty - News Vendor: What this country needs is a bit of waking up.
      • Wing Cmdr. Keith Wilson: Will this cover your papers?
      • [he tenders some money]
      • Smitty - News Vendor: Why, yes, Sir but what er...
      • Wing Cmdr. Keith Wilson: Alright Sergeant-Major, let's try waking them up.
      • Wing Cmdr. Keith Wilson: [holding the poster 'Peace in Our Time' in one hand and the bundle of papers in the other] Here you are, ladies and gentlemen, the latest edition. Read all about the shame of England. Prime Minister surrenders to the Gangster of Munich.
      • bystander: Disgraceful, Sir. And you in a uniform too!
      • Wing Cmdr. Keith Wilson: Extra, extra! All about the great magician. Hitler makes mice out of Englishmen. Runs another bluff on Prime Minister. All about it. Great nation's cowardice astonishes world.
      • policeman: 'Ere, 'ere, what''s all this?
      • Wing Cmdr. Keith Wilson: Take one, officer, read about the death of an old friend of yours, England.
      • policeman: Now see, 'ere, Sir, you'll create no disturbance in this neighbourhood. If it's criticism of the Government you want to voice, you'll kindly go to Hyde Park.
      • Wing Cmdr. Keith Wilson: I'm afraid you don't follow me, officer. This isn't a criticism, it's a denouncement.
      • policeman: Then you do your denouncing somewhere else. Now get away from here before I run you both in.
      • Wing Cmdr. Keith Wilson: Come on Sergeant-Major, I'll buy you another drink.
      • Smitty - News Vendor: Another drink? Another drink will make it an even one!

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    Details

    • Release date
      • July 15, 1943 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • German
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Assignment in Berlin
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 17m(77 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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