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The Black Hussar
6.7 / 10• 1932• 1h 30m•NR• German
DramaRomanceAdventureHistoryMusic
Storyline
In 1812, during the French period, large parts of Germany are occupied by the troops of Napoleon. Several paramilitary Freikorps units battle the French forces, among them the Black Brunswickers led by the 'Black Duke' Frederick William of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. After the War of the Fifth Coalition, the Black Hussars are pursued by Napoleon throughout the country, but frequently take refuge with the noble-minded German people.
Cast & Crew
Conrad Veidt
Captain Hansgeorg von Hochberg
Lead
Mady Christians
Marie Luise
Ursula Grabley
Brigitte
Wolf Albach-Retty
Leutnant Aribert von Blome
Otto Wallburg
Le Gouverneur Darmont
GH
Günther Hadank
Le Capitain Fachon
Gregori Chmara
Fürst Potovski
FS
Franz Stein
The Spy at the Inn
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Gerhard Lamprecht's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Black Hussar is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
