Leutnant Gustl
Originally released in 1963. Leutnant Gustl is a drama film. directed by John Olden.
Starring Ewald Balser, Peter Weck, and Carlo Böhm
Synopsis
In the foyer of a Viennese concert hall, Lieutenant Gustav Wilfert is called a "stupid boy" by master baker Habetswallner because of his clumsy arrogance and is grabbed by the pommel of his sabre without putting up a fight. A major witnessed the incident and, according to the army's code of honor, the lieutenant had lost his honor and should have shot himself. However, as the master baker died overnight, Gustl's testimony is pitted against that of the major in the court of honor. One of the main witnesses is Gustl's fiancée, Anna, who openly denounces the folly and obsolescence of chauvinistic notions of heroism. Finally, the meme-like Gustl awaits the verdict in her room...
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Ewald Balser
as Oberst Brunnthaler
Peter Weck
as Leutnant Gustav "Gustl" Wilfert
Carlo Böhm
as Ordonnanz Ebner
Kurt Meisel
as Major Aloys Mokry
Ernst Stankovski
as Oberleutnant Doschensky
Egon von Jordan
as Oberstleutnant Zindler
Franz Messner
as Leutnant Kopetzky
Christiane Hörbiger
as Anna Riedl
Hans Moser
as Johann Habetswallner
Emmy Percy-Wüstenhagen
as Frau Beierl
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- NDR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leutnant Gustl about?
In the foyer of a Viennese concert hall, Lieutenant Gustav Wilfert is called a "stupid boy" by master baker Habetswallner because of his clumsy arrogance and is grabbed by the pommel of his sabre w...
Who directed Leutnant Gustl?
Leutnant Gustl was directed by John Olden.
When was Leutnant Gustl released?
Leutnant Gustl was released on March 26, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Leutnant Gustl?
The main cast of Leutnant Gustl includes Ewald Balser, Peter Weck, Carlo Böhm, Kurt Meisel, Ernst Stankovski.