DRAMA . 1932 . 1h 15m

Sister Angelika_

Karla, a bar dancer, shoots her lover Mayer during a break-up. She hides from the police in pianist Pavel Ryant's apartment and promises to return when she leaves. The next day, however, Karla is arrested and convicted. In the penitentiary she meets the warden, Angelika, a nun who is very much like her. She begs Angelika to lend her clothes for a few days and leaves the prison as a nun.

Starring Suzanne Marwille, Hugo Haas, John Mylong
1h 15m
Runtime
1932
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Karla, a bar dancer, shoots her lover Mayer during a break-up. She hides from the police in pianist Pavel Ryant's apartment and promises to return when she leaves. The next day, however, Karla is arrested and convicted. In the penitentiary she meets the warden, Angelika, a nun who is very much like her. She begs Angelika to lend her clothes for a few days and leaves the prison as a nun.

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Year context
Sister Angelika was released 94 years ago in 1932.
Overview
Karla, a bar dancer, shoots her lover Mayer during a break-up. She hides from the police in pianist Pavel Ryant's apartment and promises to return when she l...
Sister Angelika is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 15m.

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
75 min (1h 15m)
Country
XC

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What is Sister Angelika about?
Karla, a bar dancer, shoots her lover Mayer during a break-up. She hides from the police in pianist Pavel Ryant's apartment and promises to return when she leaves. The next day, however, Karla is arrested and convicted. In the penitentiary she meets the warden, Angelika, a nun who is very much like her. She begs Angelika to lend her clothes for a few days and leaves the prison as a nun.
How long is Sister Angelika?
Sister Angelika has a runtime of 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Who stars in Sister Angelika?
The cast of Sister Angelika includes Suzanne Marwille, Hugo Haas, John Mylong, Theodor Pištěk, Marta Trojanová.

GENRES (2)

Drama Romance
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