Old Heidelberg (1959)

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At his uncle’s behest, the young Karl-Heinrich, Hereditary Prince of Saxe-Karlsburg, is sent to Heidelberg to study for a year. After a joyless youth in the gloomy, stately Karlsburg Castle, the prince embarks on the most carefree period of his life. He falls hopelessly in love with Käthi, the charming daughter of his landlords. But duty calls: the prince is gravely ill, and Karl-Heinrich must return to assume his duties as heir apparent and future ruler.

Director: Ernst Marischka
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 108 min
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Production: CCC Filmkunst
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Old Heidelberg about?
At his uncle’s behest, the young Karl-Heinrich, Hereditary Prince of Saxe-Karlsburg, is sent to Heidelberg to study for a year. After a joyless youth in the gloomy, stately Karlsburg Castle, the prince embarks on the most carefree period of his life. He falls hopelessly in love with Käthi, the charming daughter of his landlords. But duty calls: the prince is gravely ill, and Karl-Heinrich must return to assume his duties as heir apparent and future ruler.
Who directed Old Heidelberg?
Old Heidelberg was directed by Ernst Marischka.
Who stars in Old Heidelberg?
Old Heidelberg stars Christian Wolff, Gert Fröbe, Sabine Sinjen, Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur, Heinrich Gretler, Rudolf Vogel.
How long is Old Heidelberg?
Old Heidelberg has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is Old Heidelberg?
Old Heidelberg is a Romance, Drama film.
Where was Old Heidelberg produced?
Old Heidelberg was produced in Germany.