Lützower
Originally released in 1972. Lützower is a drama/war film. directed by Werner W. Wallroth.
Starring Jürgen Reuter, Jaecki Schwarz, and Hans Teuscher
Synopsis
During the Napoleanic Wars, members of the Prussian Lützow Free Corps steal a French war chest from the house of collaborator Kerstinn, but their captain Friesen is captured and sentenced to death. But Friesen is saved by French Sergeant Fleuron and they flee the occupied city together. Kerstinn's daughter Marie is disgusted by her father's disloyalty and has also fallen in love with Friesen. When she learns about a trap that is being set for Lützow Free Corps, she sets out to warn them with the help of her father's clerk Püttchen, a Lützow sympathizer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 31, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
3.8/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jürgen Reuter
as Hauptmann Friesen
Jaecki Schwarz
as Schreiber Püttchen
Hans Teuscher
as Hauptmann Bredow
Oleg Vidov
as Major Margent
Johannes Wieke
as Oberleutnant Röder
Peter Reusse
as Leutnant Kranz
Lev Prygunov
as Sergeant Fleuron
Frank Obermann
as Jäger Knaup
Karlheinz Liefers
as Major Lützow
Herta Knoll
as Marie
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lützower about?
During the Napoleanic Wars, members of the Prussian Lützow Free Corps steal a French war chest from the house of collaborator Kerstinn, but their captain Friesen is captured and sentenced to death...
Who directed Lützower?
Lützower was directed by Werner W. Wallroth.
How long is Lützower?
Lützower has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Lützower released?
Lützower was released on August 31, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lützower?
The main cast of Lützower includes Jürgen Reuter, Jaecki Schwarz, Hans Teuscher, Oleg Vidov, Johannes Wieke.