The Stolen Battle
Originally released in 1972. The Stolen Battle is a history/comedy film. directed by Erwin Stranka.
Starring Manfred Krug, Herwart Grosse, and Marie Málková
Synopsis
In 1757, the second year of the Seven Years' War, Frederick II the Great stands at the gates of Prague. He has been trying to take the city for weeks, as the enemy commander Duke Charles of Lorraine is inside. Frederick has just defeated him, but the tide could soon turn against the Prussians, as new Austrian troops are approaching. None other than the famous master thief Andreas Christian Käsebier is to sneak into Prague to open the gates from the inside. As a reward, the king promises him freedom. Käsebier accepts the offer because he is tempted to steal an entire city. But by chance, Käsebier learns that the king wants to betray him. After a successful battle, he is put back behind bars for life. This doesn't suit the master thief at all, especially as he has just fallen in love with Katka in Prague.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
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Director
Top Cast
Manfred Krug
as Christian Käsebier
Herwart Grosse
as Friedrich II.
Marie Málková
as Katka
Jaroslav Satoranský
as Václav
Josef Kemr
as Karl von Lothringen
Helena Růžičková
as Frau von Lothringen
Rolf Hoppe
as Josef Barody
Lubomír Kostelka
as Cerný
Miloš Nesvadba
as Nový
Axel Triebel
as General von Schulze
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Stolen Battle about?
In 1757, the second year of the Seven Years' War, Frederick II the Great stands at the gates of Prague. He has been trying to take the city for weeks, as the enemy commander Duke Charles of Lorrain...
Who directed The Stolen Battle?
The Stolen Battle was directed by Erwin Stranka.
How long is The Stolen Battle?
The Stolen Battle has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Stolen Battle released?
The Stolen Battle was released on July 1, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Stolen Battle?
The main cast of The Stolen Battle includes Manfred Krug, Herwart Grosse, Marie Málková, Jaroslav Satoranský, Josef Kemr.