August der Starke movie poster

August der Starke

January 17, 1936 1h 48m

Originally released in 1936. August der Starke is a drama film. directed by Stanisław Wasylewski.

Starring Michael Bohnen, Lil Dagover, and Marieluise Claudius

Synopsis

Intrigue and love affairs at the court of the Saxon King Augustus the Strong, who can bend a horseshoe with his bare hands and is fighting with the Swedish King Charles XII for control of Poland. When Charles marches against Russia with his troops and suffers defeat, the way is clear for Augustus, who gains the crown of Poland. But he is already old and ill. When he dies in Warsaw, his heart is brought to Dresden by Saxon horsemen.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 17, 1936 90 years ago
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Runtime 1h 48m 108 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is August der Starke about?

Intrigue and love affairs at the court of the Saxon King Augustus the Strong, who can bend a horseshoe with his bare hands and is fighting with the Swedish King Charles XII for control of Poland. W...

Who directed August der Starke?

August der Starke was directed by Stanisław Wasylewski.

How long is August der Starke?

August der Starke has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).

When was August der Starke released?

August der Starke was released on January 17, 1936 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in August der Starke?

The main cast of August der Starke includes Michael Bohnen, Lil Dagover, Marieluise Claudius, Franz Schafheitlin, Paul Mederow.