Dilemma

8.0 (1 votes)• 1940• 116m•Released

Storyline & Plot Summary

17-year-old Edith is celebrating at her friend's house in Zurich when she is dragged to a nightclub by the unscrupulous seducer Jean, who gets her drunk and abuses her. When she becomes pregnant, she asks her father, who is a gynecologist, to perform an abortion. He initially refuses, but eventually agrees to perform the procedure—with fatal consequences.

Production Details

Languages: German

Director: Edmund Heuberger

Starring Cast: Leopold Biberti, Marina Rainer, Fritz Schulz, Margarete Fries, Rita Liechti, Maria Becker

Cast

Leopold Biberti

Docteur Paul Férrat

Marina Rainer

Édith Férrat

Fritz Schulz

Mister Reed

Margarete Fries

Agnes

Rita Liechti

Schwester Cecilie

Maria Becker

Miss Ellen Denny

Lukas Ammann

Sterner

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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