Carl Peters
Originally released in 1941. Carl Peters is a history/drama film. directed by Herbert Selpin.
Starring Hans Albers, Fritz Odemar, and Herbert Hübner
Synopsis
National-Socialist propaganda film that serves to memorialize one of the early representatives of colonialism: the German philologist Carl Peters. He is, at the end of the 1900′s, a noted advocate of the establishment of a German colony. Without support from Germany, he struggles on his own account against the English in East Africa. Later he is named Reichskommissar and promotes the expansion of a German colony. But Jewish and Social-Democrat opponents order him back to Germany and force him to resign.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 21, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Hans Albers
as Dr. Carl Peters
Fritz Odemar
as Graf Pfeil
Herbert Hübner
as Leo Kayser
Ernst Fritz Fürbringer
as Wehr-Bandelin
Erika von Thellmann
as Frau Kayser
Hans Leibelt
as Prof. Karl Engel
Reinhold Bernt
as Unteroffizier Hansen
Jack Trevor
as British Consul
Philipp Manning
as Sir Anthony Cerry
Rolf Prasch
as Kaiser Wilhelm I
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Bavaria-Filmkunst
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carl Peters about?
National-Socialist propaganda film that serves to memorialize one of the early representatives of colonialism: the German philologist Carl Peters. He is, at the end of the 1900′s, a noted advocat...
Who directed Carl Peters?
Carl Peters was directed by Herbert Selpin.
How long is Carl Peters?
Carl Peters has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Carl Peters released?
Carl Peters was released on March 21, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Carl Peters?
The main cast of Carl Peters includes Hans Albers, Fritz Odemar, Herbert Hübner, Ernst Fritz Fürbringer, Erika von Thellmann.