Der Gouverneur
Originally released in 1939. Der Gouverneur is a drama film. directed by Viktor Tourjansky.
Starring Brigitte Horney, Willy Birgel, and Hannelore Schroth
Synopsis
In an imaginary Scandinavian country, an ambitious radical buys an indebted estate in order to become a member of parliament as a local resident, which he ultimately succeeds in doing. Salvation in the party turmoil comes in the form of a military dictatorship under the determined Governor General Werkonen. The new member of parliament arranges for an assassination attempt on the general. However, the general is only slightly injured in the attack. The hired assassin now feels betrayed by his client and takes revenge by murdering him...
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 22, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Brigitte Horney
as Maria
Willy Birgel
as General Werkonen
Hannelore Schroth
as Ebba
Ernst von Klipstein
as Leutnant Robert Runeberg
Lotte Spira
as Frau Runeberg
Albert Florath
as Oberst Perkaulen
Karl Meixner
as Diener bei Dr. Erko
Rolf Weih
as Leutnant Kalminen
Valy Arnheim
as Diener bei General Werkonen
Georg A. Profé
as Offizier
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Der Gouverneur about?
In an imaginary Scandinavian country, an ambitious radical buys an indebted estate in order to become a member of parliament as a local resident, which he ultimately succeeds in doing. Salvation in...
Who directed Der Gouverneur?
Der Gouverneur was directed by Viktor Tourjansky.
How long is Der Gouverneur?
Der Gouverneur has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Der Gouverneur released?
Der Gouverneur was released on April 22, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Der Gouverneur?
The main cast of Der Gouverneur includes Brigitte Horney, Willy Birgel, Hannelore Schroth, Ernst von Klipstein, Lotte Spira.