The Immortal Heart (1939)
Nuremberg durting the time of Albrecht Durer and the famous geographer Martin Behaim: the locksmith Peter Henlein is looking for a way to make bullets more accurate by designing a new form. Just as he welds together two round balls into an elongated shape, he believes he's discovered that his assistant Konrad is trying to alienate his wife from him. There is a struggle, during which Henlein's new kind of bullet strikes him in the chest. The doctor, unaware that there are two bullets lodged in his body, because there was only one shot, only removes one.
Director: Veit Harlan
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: January 31, 1939
Cast
- Kristina Söderbaum - Ev Henlein
- Heinrich George - Peter Henlein
- Paul Henckels - Güldenbeck
- Eduard von Winterstein - Richter Sixtus Heith
- Franz Schafheitlin - Burghauptmann Zinderl
- Bernhard Minetti - Martin Luther
- Paul Wegener - Dr. Schedel
- Jakob Tiedtke - Schöffe Weihrauch
- Josef Dahmen - Matrose
- Auguste Prasch-Grevenberg - Barbara Henlein
Cinematography: Bruno Mondi
Editing: Marianne Behr
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Veit Harlan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Immortal Heart about?
- Nuremberg durting the time of Albrecht Durer and the famous geographer Martin Behaim: the locksmith Peter Henlein is looking for a way to make bullets more accurate by designing a new form. Just as he welds together two round balls into an elongated shape, he believes he's discovered that his assistant Konrad is trying to alienate his wife from him. There is a struggle, during which Henlein's new kind of bullet strikes him in the chest. The doctor, unaware that there are two bullets lodged in his body, because there was only one shot, only removes one.
- Who directed The Immortal Heart?
- The Immortal Heart was directed by Veit Harlan.
- Who stars in The Immortal Heart?
- The Immortal Heart stars Kristina Söderbaum, Heinrich George, Paul Henckels, Eduard von Winterstein, Franz Schafheitlin, Bernhard Minetti.
- How long is The Immortal Heart?
- The Immortal Heart has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is The Immortal Heart?
- The Immortal Heart is a History, Drama film.
- Where was The Immortal Heart produced?
- The Immortal Heart was produced in Germany.