Gottfried Reinhardt
Gottfried Reinhardt was an influential film director and producer who bridged the gap between European and American cinema. Born in Berlin, Germany, Reinhardt was the son of renowned theater director Max Reinhardt. Following his father’s lead, Gottfried began his career in the arts, working in theater before moving to Hollywood in the 1930s to escape the rise of Nazism. Reinhardt started in Hollywood as a script reader and gradually worked his way up to producer and director. As a producer, he contributed to notable films such as The Red Badge of Courage (1951), directed by John Huston. Reinhardt also directed several films, including Town Without Pity (1961), a gripping courtroom drama starring Kirk Douglas that earned an Academy Award nomination for its theme song. Reinhardt’s work often reflected his European sensibilities, blending psychological depth with cinematic storytelling. After years in Hollywood, he returned to Europe in the 1960s to focus on directing theater and films. His contributions to both American and German cinema solidified his reputation as a transatlantic cultural figure.
| Film | Credit |
|---|---|
 Der große Zauberer - Max Reinhardt1973 · Writer, Director | Writer, Director |
 Situation Hopeless — But Not Serious1965 · Director, Producer | Director, Producer |
 Elf Jahre und ein Tag1963 · Director | Director |
 Everyman1961 · Director | Director |
 Town Without Pity1961 · Producer, Director | Producer, Director |
 Sweetheart of the Gods1960 · Director | Director |
 Rebel Flight to Cuba1959 · Director | Director |
 Grand Hotel1959 · Director | Director |
 Before Sundown1956 · Director | Director |
 Betrayed1954 · Director | Director |
 The Story of Three Loves1953 · Director | Director |
 Young Man with Ideas1952 · Producer | Producer |
 Invitation1952 · Director | Director |
 The Red Badge of Courage1951 · Producer | Producer |
 The Great Sinner1949 · Producer | Producer |
 Big Jack1949 · Producer | Producer |
 Two-Faced Woman1941 · Producer | Producer |
 Rage in Heaven1941 · Producer | Producer |
 Comrade X1940 · Producer | Producer |