Comrades
Originally released in 1941. Comrades is a drama film. directed by Hans Schweikart.
Starring Willy Birgel, Karin Hardt, and Rudolf Fernau
Synopsis
King Frederick II and his leading advisors hesitate too long in the eyes of some officers, so Major von Schill decides to strike out on his own. He hoped that his brave move would be the catalyst for the great war of liberation. But von Schill's troops were soon defeated by a superior force of Dutch-Danish troops. The king takes a public stand against von Schill's actions and eleven of his officers are shot by summary execution on Napoleon's orders. However, one of them, Lieutenant Heinrich von Wedell, escapes death and is sentenced to forced labor for life. When Wedell's brother Karl, who opposed von Schill's unauthorized actions, learns of Heinrich's fate, he decides to help him in a risky way...
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Willy Birgel
as Major Karl von Wedell
Karin Hardt
as Christine von Krusemarck
Rudolf Fernau
as Graf Kerski
Paul Dahlke
as Rappel, Bursche
Alexander Golling
as Marschall Davout
Carl Wery
as General von York
Peter Martin Urtel
as Leutnant Heinrich von Wedell
Maria Nicklisch
as Henriette Kerski
Rolf Weih
as Legationsrat von Bredow
Herbert Hübner
as Oberst Dupont
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Bavaria-Filmkunst
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Comrades about?
King Frederick II and his leading advisors hesitate too long in the eyes of some officers, so Major von Schill decides to strike out on his own. He hoped that his brave move would be the catalyst f...
Who directed Comrades?
Comrades was directed by Hans Schweikart.
When was Comrades released?
Comrades was released on September 26, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Comrades?
The main cast of Comrades includes Willy Birgel, Karin Hardt, Rudolf Fernau, Paul Dahlke, Alexander Golling.