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The Mortal Storm

NR19401h 40mFrank Borzage
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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"The Most Exciting Picture!"

The Roth family leads a quiet life in a small village in the German Alps during the early 1930s. After the Nazis come to power, the family is divided and Martin Breitner, a family friend, is caught up in the turmoil.

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NaziGermanyProfessorNational SocialismNational Socialist PartyAustriaAntisemitismNsdap (nazi Party)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Mortal Storm (1940) about?

The Roth family leads a quiet life in a small village in the German Alps during the early 1930s. After the Nazis come to power, the family is divided and Martin Breitner, a family friend, is caught up in the turmoil.

Who stars in The Mortal Storm?

The Mortal Storm stars Margaret Sullavan (Freya Roth), James Stewart (Martin Breitner), Robert Young (Fritz Marberg), Frank Morgan (Professor Victor Roth), Robert Stack (Otto Von Rohn). The film was directed by Frank Borzage.

How long is The Mortal Storm?

The Mortal Storm has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1940. It is rated NR.

Is The Mortal Storm worth watching?

The Mortal Storm holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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