Les séquestrés d'Altona

Original title: I sequestrati di Altona

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An insane German war criminal lives in a secluded house owned by his rich father who lets him think the war is still on, some 15 years after the fact.An insane German war criminal lives in a secluded house owned by his rich father who lets him think the war is still on, some 15 years after the fact.An insane German war criminal lives in a secluded house owned by his rich father who lets him think the war is still on, some 15 years after the fact.

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6.7/10

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Awards
- 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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Trivia
Spencer Tracy was offered but declined the role of Albrecht von Gerlach.

Goofs
Nazi uniforms were banned after the war, yet Franz walks through the city without being arrested or beaten up. He gets a few strange looks but is otherwise ignored.

Alternate versions
Every reference to National Socialism was cut from the West German version in 1962.

Connections
Featured in Legendy mirovogo kino: Maximilian Schell

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10/10

Altona a film that left an impression since my childhood.

The Condemned of Altona.

This is a film I saw a few times and would like to see again 40 years later. Based on Jean-Paul Sartre about WW2 and the NEW Germany in German eyes. The central character, Franz Gerlach, has kept himself locked in the attic of his father's house for many years because his Nazi Past. Sophia Loren as Johanna visits him in the attic. Loren and all the actors play difficult parts. Reminds me of Boll and Gunther Grass. Those Germans who can not forget what happened in World War 2. A 10 from me, a must see Drama that has been done on stage too. Is there a DVD Copy available? I saw it on TV and at the Cinema in the 1960's.