Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle (1968)
This story of the miller Florian, who gave all his money to the war against Napoleon, is loosely based on a true story. After the war, Florian's reimbursement is challenged, and he must also pay taxes on his destroyed mill. He resists the tax collectors and takes off to Vienna, where he intends to defend his rights. On the way, he rescues the Duchess of Guastalla from assault. She also wants to go to Vienna, as His Majesty Franz II is trying to contest an heir in her favor. With cunning, luck, and dagger, Florian fights his way through a slew of nobility and their secret police.
Director: Werner W. Wallroth
Genre: History, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 132 min
Release Date: November 21, 1968
Cast
- Manfred Krug - Hauptmann Florian
- Regina Beyer - Duchessa von Guastalla
- Rolf Herricht - Amadeus
- Gisela Bestehorn - Freifrau von Colloredo
- Jutta Klöppel - Fanny Schauendorf
- Hans Hardt-Hardtloff - Nepomuk
- Rolf Hoppe - Polizeidirektor
- Doris Abeßer - Nanderl
- Werner Lierck - Adjutant
- Wolf Sabo - Fürstenkanzler
Screenplay
- Werner W. Wallroth
- Joachim Kupsch (Story)
Music: Karl-Ernst Sasse
Cinematography: Eberhard Borkmann, Hans-Jürgen Kruse
Editing: Helga Emmrich
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
resistance, napoleon bonaparte
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle about?
- This story of the miller Florian, who gave all his money to the war against Napoleon, is loosely based on a true story. After the war, Florian's reimbursement is challenged, and he must also pay taxes on his destroyed mill. He resists the tax collectors and takes off to Vienna, where he intends to defend his rights. On the way, he rescues the Duchess of Guastalla from assault. She also wants to go to Vienna, as His Majesty Franz II is trying to contest an heir in her favor. With cunning, luck, and dagger, Florian fights his way through a slew of nobility and their secret police.
- Who directed Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle?
- Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle was directed by Werner W. Wallroth.
- Who stars in Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle?
- Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle stars Manfred Krug, Regina Beyer, Rolf Herricht, Gisela Bestehorn, Jutta Klöppel, Hans Hardt-Hardtloff.
- How long is Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle?
- Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).
- What genre is Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle?
- Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle is a History, Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle produced?
- Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle was produced in East Germany, Germany.