The Angel with the Trumpet

The Angel with the Trumpet

1948 · 137 min · ★ 6.1 · Drama

A long time-span of Austrian history (from the late 19th century to the years after world war II) is reflected in the ups and downs of a family of piano-makers in Vienna.

Directed by Karl Hartl · Written by Karl Hartl

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