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Grenadier Wordelmann

November 2, 1980 1h 24m

Originally released in 1980. Grenadier Wordelmann is a drama film. directed by Hans-Joachim Hildebrandt. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Herbert Köfer, Peter Reusse, and Franziska Troegner

Synopsis

1780: When farmer Schmitzdorff in Wust, Brandenburg, is denied permission to marry his stepdaughter Sophie, he goes to Potsdam to obtain permission from the king himself. Because when he believes he is in the right, the proud man stubbornly insists on his opinion. But his stubbornness gets the better of him when he meets the dashing Wordelmann, Frederick II's personal grenadier, in an inn on the way. The latter sees the farmer as a welcome distraction from his otherwise dreary everyday life. Wordelmann tricks Schmitzdorff at his expense and pretends to be allowed to perform the wedding because of his military affiliation. And so the grenadier ends up organizing a wedding that isn't a wedding and takes the dastardly prank to the extreme until everyone involved has lost their laughter.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 2, 1980 45 years ago
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Runtime 1h 24m 84 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Fernsehen der DDR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grenadier Wordelmann about?

1780: When farmer Schmitzdorff in Wust, Brandenburg, is denied permission to marry his stepdaughter Sophie, he goes to Potsdam to obtain permission from the king himself. Because when he believes h...

Who directed Grenadier Wordelmann?

Grenadier Wordelmann was directed by Hans-Joachim Hildebrandt.

How long is Grenadier Wordelmann?

Grenadier Wordelmann has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).

When was Grenadier Wordelmann released?

Grenadier Wordelmann was released on November 2, 1980 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Grenadier Wordelmann?

The main cast of Grenadier Wordelmann includes Herbert Köfer, Peter Reusse, Franziska Troegner, Hans-Joachim Hanisch, Bruno Carstens.