The Blue Swords
Originally released in 1949. The Blue Swords is a drama/history film. directed by Wolfgang Schleif.
Starring Hans Quest, Ilse Steppat, and Herbert Hübner
Synopsis
The story of Johann Friedrich Böttger, an apothecary’s apprentice and alchemist’s assistant. Fleeing from the Prussian King, he goes to Saxony, where King Frederick August the Strong takes him to a fortress and demands that he create gold. Böttger is equipped with everything he would need for the task, but he has known for a while that actual gold production is a myth and instead experiments with porcelain—white porcelain, as the Chinese are said to possess. In 1709, he finally succeeds in surprising the King with the "white gold," the first white porcelain made in Europe, he hopes for freedom.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 30, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Hans Quest
as Johann Böttger
Ilse Steppat
as Frau von Tschirnhausen
Herbert Hübner
as Nehmitz
Albert Bessler
as Finanzminister
Alexander Engel
as Herr von Tschirnhausen
Willy A. Kleinau
as August der Starke
Marianne Prenzel
as Katharina
Paul Wagner
as König Friedrich I.
Werner Pledath
as Kreisamtmann von Wittenberg
Klaus Miedel
as Laskari
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Blue Swords about?
The story of Johann Friedrich Böttger, an apothecary’s apprentice and alchemist’s assistant. Fleeing from the Prussian King, he goes to Saxony, where King Frederick August the Strong takes him...
Who directed The Blue Swords?
The Blue Swords was directed by Wolfgang Schleif.
How long is The Blue Swords?
The Blue Swords has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was The Blue Swords released?
The Blue Swords was released on December 30, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Blue Swords?
The main cast of The Blue Swords includes Hans Quest, Ilse Steppat, Herbert Hübner, Albert Bessler, Alexander Engel.