In this biopic, Marlene Dietrich leaves Berlin for Hollywood, where she establishes herself as an international star through various film roles.
Costume
Katja Flint's Dietrich transformation—those tuxedos don't lie.
Cinematography
Glossy period recreation that wishes it had Joseph von Sternberg's actual lighting.
Director
Joseph Vilsmaier
Katja Flint
Marlene Dietrich
Herbert Knaup
Rudolf Sieber
Heino Ferch
Carl Seidlitz
Hans-Werner Meyer
Josef von Sternberg
Christiane Paul
Tamara Matul
Suzanne von Borsody
Charlotte Seidlitz
Armin Rohde
Emil Jannings
Monica Bleibtreu
Witwe von Losch
Otto Sander
Bühnenmanager
Heiner Lauterbach
Erich Pommer
Ben Becker
Ernst Linke
Götz Otto
Gary Cooper
Cosma Shiva Hagen
Resi
Michel Francoeur
Maurice Chevalier
Sandy Martin
Louella Parsons
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Katja Flint spent months studying Dietrich's voice and walk; the real Dietrich reportedly hated every biopic attempt and would have despised this too.
The film barely touches Dietrich's WWII USO tours and 'most dangerous leg'—arguably her bravest performance, reduced to a footnote.
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