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The Mortal Storm (1940)

Movie ★ 7.3 100 min

Drama

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.

Frank Borzage Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 20, 1940
Runtime
100 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0032811
Language

Themes

Cast

Margaret Sullavan Margaret Sullavan Freya Roth James Stewart James Stewart Martin Breitner Robert Young Robert Young Fritz Marberg Frank Morgan Frank Morgan Professor Victor Roth Robert Stack Robert Stack Otto Von Rohn Bonita Granville Bonita Granville Elsa Irene Rich Irene Rich Mrs. Roth William T. Orr William T. Orr Erich Von Rohn Maria Ouspenskaya Maria Ouspenskaya Mrs. Breitner Gene Reynolds Gene Reynolds Rudi Russell Hicks Russell Hicks Rector William Edmunds William Edmunds Lehman Esther Dale Esther Dale Marta Dan Dailey Dan Dailey Holl Granville Bates Granville Bates Professor Berg Thomas W. Ross Thomas W. Ross Professor Werner Ward Bond Ward Bond Franz Harry Depp Harry Depp 2nd Colleague

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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 up in the turmoil.
Who directed The Mortal Storm?
The Mortal Storm was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in The Mortal Storm?
The Mortal Storm stars Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Robert Young, Frank Morgan.
When was The Mortal Storm released?
The Mortal Storm is a 1940 drama film.
Where can I watch The Mortal Storm?
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