Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysAPA Heritage MonthSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)

Lili Marleen

  • 19811981
  • RR
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
3.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • IMDbPro
Lili Marleen (1981)
  • Drama
  • Music
  • Romance
In 1938, a German singer falls in love with a Jewish composer in Zurich, who helps Jews flee Nazi Germany. She wants to help but is forced back to Germany. Her song "Lili Marleen" becomes a ... Read allIn 1938, a German singer falls in love with a Jewish composer in Zurich, who helps Jews flee Nazi Germany. She wants to help but is forced back to Germany. Her song "Lili Marleen" becomes a hit with soldiers and the Nazi top.In 1938, a German singer falls in love with a Jewish composer in Zurich, who helps Jews flee Nazi Germany. She wants to help but is forced back to Germany. Her song "Lili Marleen" becomes a hit with soldiers and the Nazi top.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
3.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Rainer Werner Fassbinder
  • Writers
    • Manfred Purzer(original screenplay)
    • Joshua Sinclair(screenplay contributor)
    • Rainer Werner Fassbinder(screenplay contributor)
  • Stars
    • Hanna Schygulla
    • Giancarlo Giannini
    • Mel Ferrer
Top credits
  • Director
    • Rainer Werner Fassbinder
  • Writers
    • Manfred Purzer(original screenplay)
    • Joshua Sinclair(screenplay contributor)
    • Rainer Werner Fassbinder(screenplay contributor)
  • Stars
    • Hanna Schygulla
    • Giancarlo Giannini
    • Mel Ferrer
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 9User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations

    Photos102

    Hanna Schygulla in Lili Marleen (1981)
    Lili Marleen (1981)
    Hanna Schygulla in Lili Marleen (1981)
    Lili Marleen (1981)
    Lili Marleen (1981)
    Lili Marleen (1981)
    Giancarlo Giannini and Hanna Schygulla in Lili Marleen (1981)
    Lili Marleen (1981)
    Lili Marleen (1981)
    Hanna Schygulla in Lili Marleen (1981)
    Christine Kaufmann in Lili Marleen (1981)
    Giancarlo Giannini in Lili Marleen (1981)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Hanna Schygulla
    Hanna Schygulla
    • Willieas Willie
    Giancarlo Giannini
    Giancarlo Giannini
    • Robertas Robert
    Mel Ferrer
    Mel Ferrer
    • David Mendelssonas David Mendelsson
    Karl-Heinz von Hassel
    • Henkelas Henkel
    Erik Schumann
    Erik Schumann
    • von Strehlowas von Strehlow
    Hark Bohm
    Hark Bohm
    • Taschneras Taschner
    Gottfried John
    Gottfried John
    • Aaronas Aaron
    Karin Baal
    Karin Baal
    • Anna Ledereras Anna Lederer
    Christine Kaufmann
    Christine Kaufmann
    • Miriamas Miriam
    Udo Kier
    Udo Kier
    • Drewitzas Drewitz
    Roger Fritz
    • Kauffmannas Kauffmann
    Rainer Will
    • Berntas Bernt
    Raúl Gimenez
    • Blonskyas Blonsky
    • (as Raul Giminez)
    Adrian Hoven
    Adrian Hoven
    • Ginsbergas Ginsberg
    Willy Harlander
    • Proselas Prosel
    Barbara Valentin
    Barbara Valentin
    • Evaas Eva
    Helen Vita
    Helen Vita
    • Greteas Grete
    Elisabeth Volkmann
    Elisabeth Volkmann
    • Marikaas Marika
    • Director
      • Rainer Werner Fassbinder
    • Writers
      • Manfred Purzer(original screenplay)
      • Joshua Sinclair(screenplay contributor)
      • Rainer Werner Fassbinder(screenplay contributor) (additional dialogue)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

    More like this

    Veronika Voss
    7.7
    Veronika Voss
    The Marriage of Maria Braun
    7.7
    The Marriage of Maria Braun
    Lola
    7.4
    Lola
    Martha
    7.5
    Martha
    Querelle
    6.6
    Querelle
    The Third Generation
    6.8
    The Third Generation
    Chinese Roulette
    7.2
    Chinese Roulette
    In a Year with 13 Moons
    7.4
    In a Year with 13 Moons
    The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
    7.6
    The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
    Mother Kusters Goes to Heaven
    7.5
    Mother Kusters Goes to Heaven
    Effi Briest
    6.9
    Effi Briest
    Fox and His Friends
    7.6
    Fox and His Friends

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      Shot in English for American distribution; later dubbed in German
    • Goofs
      After attempting suicide, Willie is seen performing "Lili Marleen" in the Berlin Sportpalast as part of a deal with the Nazis, dazzlingly dressed in front of thousands, and the event is transmitted live. Then suddenly all is held up by the announcement that all German forces have surrendered (VE Day, May 8, 1945). Of course, in the final months of the regime no-one would bother about arranging a sumptuous live transmission of music; by this time, Berlin was a heap of rubble.
    • Quotes

      Willie: In front of the barracks / In front of the big gate / Stood a lantern / And there it stands today / And so we want / To see each other / There again / By the lantern we want to stand / Just like Lili Marleen back then / Like Lili Marleen

    • Connections
      Featured in Century of Cinema: Die Nacht der Regisseure (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Lili Marleen
      (German Version)
      (based on a poem from the 1915 book "Die kleine Hafenorgel" by Hans Leip)
      Music By Norbert Schultze,
      Vocals Hanna Schygulla
      (p) 1981 Schlicht Musikverlag, Phonogram, GmbH, DRG Records, Inc., Philips
      © Metropolis Records
      Published By Brampton Music Ltd., Chappell Music Ltd., Peter Maurice Music,
      EMI Music

    User reviews9

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Could have done better...
    It is based on the song Lili Marleen, sung by Lale Andersen, and her romance with Rolf Liebermann in the movie Willie and Robert. The film tried to be very impartial in relation to Lale and Nazism, although she helped discreetly, and for Robert, the Allies, however in the end, she ended up surrendering to Nazism, to continue singing, to leave the Black List, had to change her famous song with a military air, she didn't marry Rolf, but kept an eternal friendship, could have done better...
    helpful•1
    0
    • RosanaBotafogo
    • Aug 5, 2021

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • January 14, 1981 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • West Germany
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • La vida íntima de Lili Marleen
    • Filming locations
      • Berlin, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR)
      • CIP Filmproduktion GmbH
      • Rialto Film
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Budget
      • DEM 10,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,144
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,623
      • Feb 16, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,144
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Lili Marleen (1981)
    Top Gap
    By what name was Lili Marleen (1981) officially released in Canada in English?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    The 10 Most Anticipated Marvel and DC Movies
    See the full list
    View list
    List
    2022 TV Guide: The Best Shows Coming This Year
    See the full list

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.