Lilli Marlene
Originally released in 1950. Lilli Marlene is a drama film. directed by Arthur Crabtree. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lisa Daniely, Hugh McDermott, and Richard Murdoch
Synopsis
Lilli Marlene, a French girl working as a bar maid in her uncle's café in Benghazi, Libya, turns out to be the girl that the popular German wartime song Lili Marleen had been written for before the war, so both the British and the Germans try to use her for propaganda purposes - especially as it turns out that she can sing as well. When the Germans kidnap her in Cairo and she starts appearing in radio broadcasts from Berlin, her British soldier friends think that she's joined the enemy. They couldn't be more wrong, because after the war it turns out that her songs over the radio contained secret messages to London from British agents in Berlin.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 8, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- William Gell Productions
- Monarch Productions Limited
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lilli Marlene about?
Lilli Marlene, a French girl working as a bar maid in her uncle's café in Benghazi, Libya, turns out to be the girl that the popular German wartime song Lili Marleen had been written for before th...
Who directed Lilli Marlene?
Lilli Marlene was directed by Arthur Crabtree.
How long is Lilli Marlene?
Lilli Marlene has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Lilli Marlene released?
Lilli Marlene was released on December 8, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lilli Marlene?
The main cast of Lilli Marlene includes Lisa Daniely, Hugh McDermott, Richard Murdoch, Leslie Dwyer, Estelle Brody.