The Great King
Originally released in 1942. The Great King is a history/drama film. directed by Veit Harlan.
Starring Otto Gebühr, Kristina Söderbaum, and Gustav Fröhlich
Synopsis
King Frederick II (aka "Frederick the Great") of Prussia is engaged in a major battle against the Austrian army at Kunersdorf, and things aren't going well. The Austrians are inflicting major casualties, and his army is beginning to crumble. Defeat seems inevitable when a combination of events gives him hope that he may pull victory from the jaws of defeat after all.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 2, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Otto Gebühr
as King Frederick II
Kristina Söderbaum
as Luise Treskow
Gustav Fröhlich
as Sgt. Treskow
Hans Nielsen
as Niehoff
Hilde Körber
as Elisabeth
Paul Wegener
as Gen. Czernitscheff
Otto Wernicke
as Oberst Rochow
Harry Hardt
as Adjutant von Dessau
Hans Hermann Schaufuß
as Gen. Zieten
Claus Clausen
as Prince Heinrich (older)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Tobis Filmkunst
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great King about?
King Frederick II (aka "Frederick the Great") of Prussia is engaged in a major battle against the Austrian army at Kunersdorf, and things aren't going well. The Austrians are inflicting major casua...
Who directed The Great King?
The Great King was directed by Veit Harlan.
How long is The Great King?
The Great King has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was The Great King released?
The Great King was released on March 2, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great King?
The main cast of The Great King includes Otto Gebühr, Kristina Söderbaum, Gustav Fröhlich, Hans Nielsen, Hilde Körber.