The Case of Sergeant Grischa
1930, English. Directed by Herbert Brenon.
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This film earned an Oscar nomination for Sound Recording. It is the only film nominated in this category that is among the lost. No negative or print material is known to have survived. Contemporary reviews were scathing, describing the film as a vastly overlong and boring talk-fest.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Herbert BrenonDirector
- Chester MorrisSergeant Grischa
- Betty CompsonBabka
- Jean HersholtPosnanski
- Alec B. FrancisGeneral von Lychow
- Gustav von SeyffertitzGeneneral Schieffenzahn
- Leyland HodgsonLieutenant Winfried (as Layland Hodgson)
- Paul McAllisterCorporal Sacht (as Paul MacAllister)
- Raymond WhittakerAljoscha
- Bernard SiegelVerressjeff
- Frank McCormackCaptain Spierauge / Kolja
- Percy BarbetteSergeant Fritz
- Hal DavisBirkholz
Details
- Released
- 23 February 1930
- Country
- United States of America
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What The Case of Sergeant Grischa is based on
The Case of Sergeant Grischa is based on The Case of Sergeant Grischa (1927) by Arnold Zweig.
1927
The Case of Sergeant Grischa
By Arnold Zweig
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The Case of Sergeant Grischa: quick answers
Is The Case of Sergeant Grischa worth watching?
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How long is The Case of Sergeant Grischa?
The Case of Sergeant Grischa runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Case of Sergeant Grischa have a post-credits scene?
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The Case of Sergeant Grischa parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Case of Sergeant Grischa is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Case of Sergeant Grischa on?
The Case of Sergeant Grischa isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 February 1930. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Case of Sergeant Grischa?
If you liked The Case of Sergeant Grischa, try All Quiet on the Western Front, Act of Violence, The One That Got Away.
Who directed The Case of Sergeant Grischa?
The Case of Sergeant Grischa (1930) was directed by Herbert Brenon and stars Chester Morris, Betty Compson, Jean Hersholt.
What is The Case of Sergeant Grischa based on?
The Case of Sergeant Grischa is based on The Case of Sergeant Grischa (1927) by Arnold Zweig.