Bismarck (film)
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Bismarck is a 1940 German
historical film directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner
and starring Paul Hartmann
, Friedrich Kayßler
and Lil Dagover
.
, a German nationalist who withstands parliament to act for the people, a lonely genius.
The wars of the era are depicted as being the handiwork of one great man; the Battle of Königgrätz
is shown as solely the work of General Moltke
, with no soldiers to be seen.
Brought out in the wake of the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact, it depicts Bismark saying that the Russian alliance will safeguard the Prussians in the east.
Cinema of Germany
Cinema in Germany can be traced back to the late 19th century. German cinema has made major technical and artistic contributions to film.Unlike any other national cinemas, which developed in the context of relatively continuous and stable political systems, Germany witnesses major changes to its...
historical film directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner
Wolfgang Liebeneiner
Wolfgang Georg Louis Liebeneiner was a German actor, film director and theater director.He was born in Liebau in Prussian Silesia. In 1928, he was taught by Otto Falckenberg, the director of the Munich Kammerspiele, in acting and directing...
and starring Paul Hartmann
Paul Hartmann
Paul Hartmann is the name of:* Paul Ernst Wilhelm Hartmann, Norwegian politician* Paul Hartmann , German actor* Paul Hartmann, founder of XENOVISION also brother of actor Phil Hartman...
, Friedrich Kayßler
Friedrich Kayßler
Friedrich Kayßler was a German theatre and film actor. He appeared in 56 films between 1913 and 1945.-Biography:...
and Lil Dagover
Lil Dagover
Lil Dagover was a German stage, film and television actress whose career spanned nearly six decades.-Early life:...
.
Plot summary
The film depicts the life of the Prussian statesman Otto Von BismarckOtto von Bismarck
Otto Eduard Leopold, Prince of Bismarck, Duke of Lauenburg , simply known as Otto von Bismarck, was a Prussian-German statesman whose actions unified Germany, made it a major player in world affairs, and created a balance of power that kept Europe at peace after 1871.As Minister President of...
, a German nationalist who withstands parliament to act for the people, a lonely genius.
The wars of the era are depicted as being the handiwork of one great man; the Battle of Königgrätz
Battle of Königgrätz
The Battle of Königgrätz , also known as the Battle of Sadowa, Sadová, or Hradec Králové, was the decisive battle of the Austro-Prussian War, in which the Kingdom of Prussia defeated the Austrian Empire...
is shown as solely the work of General Moltke
Helmuth von Moltke the Elder
Helmuth Karl Bernhard Graf von Moltke was a German Field Marshal. The chief of staff of the Prussian Army for thirty years, he is regarded as one of the great strategists of the latter 19th century, and the creator of a new, more modern method of directing armies in the field...
, with no soldiers to be seen.
Brought out in the wake of the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact, it depicts Bismark saying that the Russian alliance will safeguard the Prussians in the east.
Cast
- Paul Hartmann as Otto von BismarckOtto von BismarckOtto Eduard Leopold, Prince of Bismarck, Duke of Lauenburg , simply known as Otto von Bismarck, was a Prussian-German statesman whose actions unified Germany, made it a major player in world affairs, and created a balance of power that kept Europe at peace after 1871.As Minister President of...
- Friedrich KayßlerFriedrich KayßlerFriedrich Kayßler was a German theatre and film actor. He appeared in 56 films between 1913 and 1945.-Biography:...
as König Wilhelm IWilliam I, German EmperorWilliam I, also known as Wilhelm I , of the House of Hohenzollern was the King of Prussia and the first German Emperor .Under the leadership of William and his Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, Prussia achieved the unification of Germany and the... - Lil DagoverLil DagoverLil Dagover was a German stage, film and television actress whose career spanned nearly six decades.-Early life:...
as Kaiserin Eugénie - Käthe HaackKäthe HaackKäthe Haack was a German actress. She appeared in over 200 films between 1915 and 1980.She was born Käte Lisbeth Minna Sophie Isolde Haack in Berlin, Germany and was previously married to actor Heinrich Schroth, with whom she had a daughter, actress Hannelore Schroth in 1922.-Selected...
as Johanna von Bismarck - Maria KoppenhöferMaria Koppenhöfer-Selected filmography:* Unheimliche Geschichten * Joan of Arc * The Mountain Calls * Kora Terry * Bismarck * The Heart of a Queen -External links:...
as Königin Augusta - Walter FranckWalter FranckWalter Franck was a German film actor. He appeared in 32 films between 1926 and 1952.-External links:...
as Kaiser Napoleon III - Ruth Hellberg as Kronprinzessin Victoria
- Werner HinzWerner HinzWerner Hinz was a German film actor. He appeared in 70 films between 1935 and 1984.-Selected filmography:* Die Buntkarierten * No Greater Love * The Last Witness...
as Kronprinz Friedrich - Margret Militzer as Komtess Marie von Bismarck
- Karl SchönböckKarl Schönböck-Selected filmography:* Daphne and the Diplomat * Bismarck * Das Grosse Spiel * Titanic * Peter Voss, der Millionendieb * Feuerwerk * Der Kongreß tanzt * Love Now, Pay Later...
as Kaiser Franz Joseph - Günther Hadank as Minister Moltke
- Hellmuth Bergmann as Minister von Roon
- Karl Haubenreißer as Dr. Rudolf VirchowRudolf VirchowRudolph Carl Virchow was a German doctor, anthropologist, pathologist, prehistorian, biologist and politician, known for his advancement of public health...
- Otto GebührOtto GebührOtto Gebühr was a German theatre and film actor, who appeared in 102 movies released between 1917 and 1962. He is noted for his performance as the Prussian king Frederick the Great in numerous films.-Life:...
as König von Sachsen - Jaspar von Oertzen as Prinz Friedrich Karl
- Harald PaulsenHarald PaulsenHarald Paulsen was a German actor. He appeared in 125 films between 1920 and 1954.He was born in Elmshorn, Germany and died in Hamburg.-Selected filmography:* Desires * Die Tödlichen Träume...
as Benedetti - Karl Meixner as Loewe
- Hans JunkermannHans Junkermann (actor)-Selected filmography:* Anna Christie * Johann Strauss * The Countess of Monte-Christo * Wedding at Lake Wolfgang * Bismarck * Bismarck's Dismissal...
as Generalfeldmarschall Wrangel - Otto Graf as Herr von Keudell
- Franz SchafheitlinFranz SchafheitlinFranz Schafheitlin was a German film actor. He appeared in over 160 films between 1927 and 1974.He was born in Berlin, Germany and died in Bavaria, Germany.-Selected filmography:* The Sorceror...
as Fürst Metternich - Bruno Hübner as Graf Rechberg
- Paul Hoffmann as Graf von Blome
- Otto Stoeckel as Ministerpräsident Beust
- Otto Below as Lothar Bucher
- Eduard von Winterstein as General von Manstein
- Karl Fochler as Graf Karolyi
- Wilhelm P. Krüger as Lakai Kuhn