Uncle Krüger
Originally released in 1941. Uncle Krüger is a history/war film. directed by Hans Steinhoff. With a runtime of 2h 15m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Emil Jannings, Lucie Höflich, and Werner Hinz
Synopsis
An anti-British propaganda film from Nazi Germany which depicts the life of the South African politician Paul Kruger and his eventual defeat by the British during the Boer War.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1941
85 years ago
Runtime
2h 15m
135 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (8 votes)
Budget
$2.2M
Production budget
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Emil Jannings
as Ohm (Paul)Krüger
Lucie Höflich
as Sanna Krüger
Werner Hinz
as Jan Krüger
Gisela Uhlen
as Petra, seine Frau
Ernst Schröder
as Adrian Krüger
Elisabeth Flickenschildt
as Frau Kock
Ferdinand Marian
as Cecil John Rhodes
Gustaf Gründgens
as Joseph Chamberlain
Eduard von Winterstein
as Kommandant Cronje
Hedwig Wangel
as Königin Victoria
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
- Budget
- $2,200,000
Production Companies
- Tobis Filmkunst
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uncle Krüger about?
An anti-British propaganda film from Nazi Germany which depicts the life of the South African politician Paul Kruger and his eventual defeat by the British during the Boer War.
Who directed Uncle Krüger?
Uncle Krüger was directed by Hans Steinhoff.
How long is Uncle Krüger?
Uncle Krüger has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
When was Uncle Krüger released?
Uncle Krüger was released on January 2, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Uncle Krüger?
The main cast of Uncle Krüger includes Emil Jannings, Lucie Höflich, Werner Hinz, Gisela Uhlen, Ernst Schröder.