About

Known credits:
29
Birthday:
1913-03-20
Place of birth:
Berlin, Germany
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Gottfried Reinhardt

Overview

Gottfried Reinhardt was an influential film director and producer who bridged the gap between European and American cinema. Born in Berlin, Germany, Reinhardt was the son of renowned theater director Max Reinhardt. Following his father’s lead, Gottfried began his career in the arts, working in theater before moving to Hollywood in the 1930s to escape the rise of Nazism.

Reinhardt started in Hollywood as a script reader and gradually worked his way up to producer and director. As a producer, he contributed to notable films such as The Red Badge of Courage (1951), directed by John Huston. Reinhardt also directed several films, including Town Without Pity (1961), a gripping courtroom drama starring Kirk Douglas that earned an Academy Award nomination for its theme song.

Reinhardt’s work often reflected his European sensibilities, blending psychological depth with cinematic storytelling. After years in Hollywood, he returned to Europe in the 1960s to focus on directing theater and films. His contributions to both American and German cinema solidified his reputation as a transatlantic cultural figure.

Known for

Acting
1975 Film Emigration from Nazi Germany Actor Self N/A
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Directing
1973 Der große Zauberer - Max Reinhardt Directing Director N/A
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1965 Situation Hopeless — But Not Serious Directing Director 58
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1963 Elf Jahre und ein Tag Directing Director 59
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1961 Everyman Directing Director N/A
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1961 Town Without Pity Directing Director 59
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1960 Sweetheart of the Gods Directing Director N/A
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1959 Rebel Flight to Cuba Directing Director 58
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1959 Grand Hotel Directing Director 59
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1956 Before Sundown Directing Director 58
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1954 Betrayed Directing Director 58
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1953 The Story of Three Loves Directing Director 58
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1952 Invitation Directing Director 58
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Writing
1973 Der große Zauberer - Max Reinhardt Writing Writer N/A
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1939 Bridal Suite Writing Story 58
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1938 The Great Waltz Writing Original Story 58
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1935 I Live My Life Writing Story 59
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Production
1965 Situation Hopeless — But Not Serious Production Producer 58
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1961 Town Without Pity Production Producer 59
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1952 Young Man with Ideas Production Producer 58
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1951 The Red Badge of Courage Production Producer 59
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1949 The Great Sinner Production Producer 59
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1949 Big Jack Production Producer 59
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1948 Command Decision Production Associate Producer 59
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1948 Homecoming Production Associate Producer 59
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1941 Two-Faced Woman Production Producer 59
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1941 Rage in Heaven Production Producer 59
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1940 Comrade X Production Producer 58
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Crew
1968 Dornröschen Crew Scenic Artist 58
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