The Mortal Storm
"The Most Exciting Picture!"
Originally released in 1940. The Mortal Storm is a drama film. directed by Frank Borzage.
Starring Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, and Robert Young
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 20, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (91 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Margaret Sullavan
as Freya Roth
James Stewart
as Martin Breitner
Robert Young
as Fritz Marberg
Frank Morgan
as Professor Victor Roth
Robert Stack
as Otto Von Rohn
Bonita Granville
as Elsa
Irene Rich
as Mrs. Roth
William T. Orr
as Erich Von Rohn
Maria Ouspenskaya
as Mrs. Breitner
Gene Reynolds
as Rudi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mortal Storm 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...
Who directed The Mortal Storm?
The Mortal Storm was directed by Frank Borzage.
How long is The Mortal Storm?
The Mortal Storm has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Mortal Storm released?
The Mortal Storm was released on June 20, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mortal Storm?
The main cast of The Mortal Storm includes Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Robert Young, Frank Morgan, Robert Stack.