Name: The Ogre
Director: Volker Schlöndorff
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 1996-01-01
Duration: PT1h 53mM
Rating: 6.8
Cast: John Malkovich, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Gottfried John, Marianne Sägebrecht, Volker Spengler

Question 1

What is The Ogre (1996) about?

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Frenchman Abel Tiffauges is a naive man who lives a simple life working as a mechanic. Falsely accused of being a child abuser, he is recruited as a soldier when World War II begins, but is captured soon and taken to the heart of Nazi Germany.

Question 2

Who stars in The Ogre?

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The Ogre stars John Malkovich (Abel), Armin Mueller-Stahl (Count von Kaltenborn), Gottfried John (Chief Forester), Marianne Sägebrecht (Frau Netta), Volker Spengler (Fieldmarshall Hermann Göring). The film was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.

Question 3

How long is The Ogre?

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The Ogre has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated 12.

Question 4

Is The Ogre worth watching?

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The Ogre holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Drama, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The Ogre?

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Streaming availability for The Ogre changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.

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