A Certain Mr. Gran
Originally released in 1933. A Certain Mr. Gran is a drama/thriller film. directed by Gerhard Lamprecht.
Starring Hans Albers, Albert Bassermann, and Rose Stradner
Synopsis
An Italian engineer who had made a strategically important invention to ward off enemy aircraft is killed in a robbery. As the plans have presumably fallen into the hands of spies, secret service captain Bergall is given the task of recovering the papers. Bergall initially adopts a false name and appears as Mr. Gran, whom nobody knows. Under this name, he rents a room in the Hotel Danieli in Venice and makes the acquaintance of the shipowner's daughter Viola Dolleen. With her help, he is able to eliminate Captain Gordon, who is also interested in the plans. When Gran learns that the plans are now in the possession of the art dealer Tschernikoff, who wants to sell them to Gordon, he immediately travels to Rome, visits the art dealer Titian and pretends to be Gordon. In the art dealer's remote villa, events come thick and fast...
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Hans Albers
as Ein gewisser Herr Gran
Albert Bassermann
as Tschernikoff
Rose Stradner
as Bianca
Walter Rilla
as Pietro Broccardo
Karin Hardt
as Viola Dolleen
Olga Tschechowa
as Frau Mervin
Hubert von Meyerinck
as Hauptmann Gordon
Hermann Speelmans
as Nica
Hans Adalbert Schlettow
as Beppo
Hans Deppe
as Rossi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- UFA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Certain Mr. Gran about?
An Italian engineer who had made a strategically important invention to ward off enemy aircraft is killed in a robbery. As the plans have presumably fallen into the hands of spies, secret service c...
Who directed A Certain Mr. Gran?
A Certain Mr. Gran was directed by Gerhard Lamprecht.
How long is A Certain Mr. Gran?
A Certain Mr. Gran has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was A Certain Mr. Gran released?
A Certain Mr. Gran was released on August 15, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Certain Mr. Gran?
The main cast of A Certain Mr. Gran includes Hans Albers, Albert Bassermann, Rose Stradner, Walter Rilla, Karin Hardt.