---
title: "Brainwashed"
year: 1960
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/brainwashed-1960"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 153694
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 102
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Brainwashed (1960) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/brainwashed-1960

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Brainwashed is a film first released in 1960. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Roxy Film. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A captured intellectual battles Nazi torment with only a chess book for mental escape."

### Why Watch
- Adaptation of Stefan Zweig's acclaimed novella
- Directed by Gerd Oswald with compelling period drama
- Features strong performances by Curt Jürgens and Claire Bloom

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film is in German, requiring subtitles for non‑German speakers
- Tone & Suitability: The film presents intense psychological tension within a World War II setting, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: psychological, tense, intellectual

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gerd Oswald
- **Networks / Studios**: Roxy Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Curd Jürgens** as *Werner von Basil*
- **Claire Bloom** as *Irene Andreny*
- **Hansjörg Felmy** as *Hans Berger*
- **Mario Adorf** as *Mirko Centowic*
- **Hans Söhnker** as *Bishop Ambrosse*
- **Rudolf Forster** as *Hotelmanager*
- **Jan Hendriks** as *First Officer*
- **Albert Lieven** as *Hartmann*
- **Dietmar Schönherr** as *Rabbi*
- **Wolfgang Wahl** as *Mondgesicht*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film's original title?
The original German title is Schachnovelle, which translates to "Chess Novella".

### Q: Who directed Brainwashed?
It was directed by Gerd Oswald.

### Q: Which actors star in the film?
The film stars Curt Jürgens, Claire Bloom, and Hansjörg Felmy.

### Q: What source material is the film based on?
It is based on a novella by Austrian author Stefan Zweig.

### Q: When was Brainwashed released?
The film was released in 1960, with a US release on June 25, 1961.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Brainwashed — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/153694)
- [Brainwashed (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brainwashed_(film))
- [Brainwashed Love (2011) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1160916-brainwashed-love/prehled/)

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