(The Pedestrian)
W. Germany-Switzerland-Israel (1973): Drama
This film was the second filmed directorial effort of German actor Maximillian Schell. Billed third under Gustav Rudolf Sellner and Ruth Hausmeister, Schell plays Andreas Giese, a Krupp-like industrialist whose past suddenly returns to haunt him. A newspaper article reveals that Giese was responsible for the wartime destruction of a Greek village and the wholesale slaughter of the villagers. Whether or not Giese feels remorse for his actions is ultimately beside the point: his family is torn apart and his son kills himself as a result of the accusation. Here as in other films, Schell exhibits his fondness for female European film stars of days gone by: Elizabeth Bergner, Lil Dagover, Françoise Rosay and Peggy Ashcroft appear in key minor roles. This winner of several international awards was also produced and written by the multitalented Maximillian Schell. (Alfa Glaurus, Braun, Seitz, MFG-Film / Cinerama) (Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide)
1 nomination
· Foreign Language Film Award 1973: (W. Germany) (Maximilian Schell, producer.)