La Paura · 1954

Fear

Roberto Rossellini · 83 min · Germany

Irene Wagner, the wife of the prominent German scientist Professor Albert Wagner, had been having an affair with Erich Baumann. She does not disclose this to her husband, hoping to preserve his innocence and their "perfect marriage". This fills her with anxiety and guilt. However, Johanna Schultze, Erich's jealous ex-girlfriend, learns about the affair and begins to blackmail Irene, turning Irene's psychological torture into a harsh reality.

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Production companies

Aniene Film, Ariston Film GmbH

Locations

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Setting

Alemania

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Cast

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  Ingrid Bergman

  Irene Wagner

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  Mathias Wieman

  Professor Albert Wagner

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  Renate Mannhardt

  Luisa Vidor aka Johanna Schultze

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  Kurt Kreuger

  Erich Baumann

• Elise Aulinger

  Martha, Wagners' Housekeeper

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  Edith Schultze-Westrum

  Wagners' Babysitter

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  Steffi Stroux

  Luisa Vidor's Friend

• Annelore Wied