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Cast
Paula Wessely
as Maria Ilona von Wolkersdorf
Willy Birgel
as Karl Felix Fürst zu Schwarzenberg
Paul Hörbiger
as Ferdinand V., Kaiser von Össterreich
Hedwig Bleibtreu
as Erzherzogin Sophie
Rosa Albach-Retty
as Fürstin Lobkowitz
Paul Hubschmid
as Imre von Hontos, Maria Ilonas Bruder
Franz Schafheitlin
as Hauptmann von Sailern, Adjutant Schwarzenbergs
Heinz von Cleve
as Major von Meszaros
Otto Wernicke
as Fürst Windischgrätz
Hermann Brix
as Franz Joseph
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1939
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes3
DirectorGéza von Bolváry
WritersGéza von Bolváry
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMaria Ilona
About Maria Ilona
In 1848, the freedom-loving Hungarian people, led by Ludwig Kossuth, rose up against the hated rule of the Austrian Habsburg dynasty. In its expansionist policy, the Austrian monarchy had long relied on Hungarian feudal lords who betrayed the interests of their people. The anger of the rebels was directed against the Austrian oppressors and their Hungarian supporters. Against the backdrop of these historical events, the personal fate of the Hungarian patriot Maria Ilona is shown.
Directed by Géza von Bolváry, Maria Ilona leans on a strong ensemble — Paula Wessely, Willy Birgel, Paul Hörbiger — 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 drama titles of 1939.
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