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Cast
Emil Jannings
as König Friedrich Wilhelm I.
Werner Hinz
as Kronprinz Friedrich
Leopoldine Konstantin
as Königin Sophie
Carola Höhn
as Kronprinzessin
Georg Alexander
as Erbprinz von Bayreuth
Fritz Odemar
as Hotham
Paul Henckels
as Pesne
Claus Clausen
as Leutnant Hans Hermann von Katte
Marieluise Claudius
as Prinzessin Wilhelmine
Ellen Frank
as Gräfin Arnim
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1935
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresHistory, Drama
Votes4
DirectorHans Steinhoff
WritersThea von Harbou, Rolf Lauckner
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Old and The Young King
About The Old and The Young King
The story of the stormy relationship between King Friedrich Wilhelm and his son, who later became known as King Frederick the Great of Prussia.
Directed by Hans Steinhoff, The Old and The Young King leans on a strong ensemble — Emil Jannings, Werner Hinz, Leopoldine Konstantin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 1935.
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