The Kaiser's Lackey
Originally released in 1951. The Kaiser's Lackey is a drama/history film. directed by Wolfgang Staudte.
Starring Werner Peters, Paul Esser, and Blandine Ebinger
Synopsis
Diederich Heßling is scared of everything and everyone. But as he grows up, he comes to realize that he has to offer his services to the powers-that-be if he wants to wield power himself. His life motto now runs: bow to those at the top and tread on those below. In this way, he always succeeds: as a student in a duel-fighting student fraternity and as a businessman in a paper factory. He cajoles the obese district administrative president Von Wulkow and wins his favor. He slanders his financial rivals and hatches a plot with the social democrats in the town council. On his honeymoon with his rich wife Guste, he finally finds a chance to do his beloved Kaiser a favor. And when a memorial to the Kaiser is unveiled in the town where Diederich lives and works, he delivers the address. He stands behind the lectern in the pouring rain, saluting his Kaiser. The crowd is dispersed. Everything is laid in ruins...
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 31, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (23 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Werner Peters
as Diederich Heßling
Paul Esser
as Regierungspräsident von Wulckow
Blandine Ebinger
as Frau von Wulckow
Renate Fischer
as Guste Daimchen
Carola Braunbock
as Emmi Heßling
Emmy Burg
as Magda Heßling
Sabine Thalbach
as Agnes Göppel
Friedel Nowack
as Mrs. Göpel
Friedrich Maurer
as Göpel
Erich Nadler
as Father Heßling
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Kaiser's Lackey about?
Diederich Heßling is scared of everything and everyone. But as he grows up, he comes to realize that he has to offer his services to the powers-that-be if he wants to wield power himself. His life...
Who directed The Kaiser's Lackey?
The Kaiser's Lackey was directed by Wolfgang Staudte.
How long is The Kaiser's Lackey?
The Kaiser's Lackey has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was The Kaiser's Lackey released?
The Kaiser's Lackey was released on August 31, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Kaiser's Lackey?
The main cast of The Kaiser's Lackey includes Werner Peters, Paul Esser, Blandine Ebinger, Renate Fischer, Carola Braunbock.