The Traitor
Released 2 years ago in 2024. The Traitor is a drama/history film. directed by Michael Krummenacher.
Starring Dimitri Krebs, Fabian Hinrichs, and Luna Wedler
Synopsis
Hoping to become a great singer in Germany, a young dreamer named Ernst Schrämli finds himself drawn into underhand dealings. Determined to escape a suffocating environment that annihilates any kind of creative or artistic impetus, Ernst sells information about the Swiss army to a Nazi spy by the name of August Schmid, who charms and manipulates him. When Ernst’s crime is uncovered, he is sentenced to death for espionage and treason, becoming the first Swiss citizen to be executed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 24, 2024
1 year ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Switzerland
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Director
Top Cast
Dimitri Krebs
as Ernst Schrämli
Fabian Hinrichs
as August Schmid
Luna Wedler
as Gerti Zanelli
Stefan Gubser
as Roman Graf
Ernst C. Sigrist
as Egon Schrämli
Jonathan Ferrari
as Max Hofstätter
Roger Bonjour
as Captain Keller
Flurin Giger
as Johann Riebli
Robert Hunger-Bühler
as Richter Weng
Sina Martens
as Else Schmid
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- ARTE
- Amalia Film
- Contrast Film
- Gretchenfilm
- Letterbox Filmproduktion
- SRG SSR
- SRF
- ZDF
- Blue Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Traitor about?
Hoping to become a great singer in Germany, a young dreamer named Ernst Schrämli finds himself drawn into underhand dealings. Determined to escape a suffocating environment that annihilates any ki...
Who directed The Traitor?
The Traitor was directed by Michael Krummenacher.
How long is The Traitor?
The Traitor has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was The Traitor released?
The Traitor was released on October 24, 2024 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Traitor?
The main cast of The Traitor includes Dimitri Krebs, Fabian Hinrichs, Luna Wedler, Stefan Gubser, Ernst C. Sigrist.