Cyanide
1930, German. Directed by Hans Tintner.
Drama based on a play by Friedrich Wolf. Hete is pregnant, hoping to have a family with her fiancé Paul. When the factory where she and Paul work sacks all striking workers, she tries to find a legal abortion. But there is only the illegal option - the eponymous cyanide.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Hans TintnerDirector
- Grete MosheimHete Fent
- Josefine DoraFrau Klee
- Margarete KupferFrau Heye
- Paul HenckelsDr.Meyer
- Paul KempKuckuck
- Blandine EbingerHinterhofsängerin
- Herma FordFrau Fent
- Nico TuroffPaul, Hetes Bräutigam
- Claus ClausenMax, Pauls Freund
- Ludwig AndersenDr. Moeller
- Louis RalphProsnick, Hausverwalter
- Hermann VallentinKommissar
Details
- Released
- 22 May 1930
- Original title
- Cyankali
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Hans Tintner
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What Cyanide is based on
Cyanide is adapted from a play or musical.
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Cyanide runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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Which OTT platform is Cyanide on?
Cyanide isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 May 1930. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cyanide?
If you liked Cyanide, try Hamlet, What Maisie Knew, Hounddog.
Who directed Cyanide?
Cyanide (1930) was directed by Hans Tintner and stars Grete Mosheim, Josefine Dora, Margarete Kupfer.
What is Cyanide based on?
Cyanide is adapted from a play or musical.