The Black Galley (1962)
Antwerp at the end of the 16th century. For the second time, the city falls into the hands of the plundering and murdering Spaniards. Jan and Myga are just ten years old. While Myga's father tries to come to terms with the Spaniards, Jan leaves the occupied country with his father. When Jan has grown into a young man, he joins the Geusen and is entrusted with the best ship as helmsman, the "Black Galley". He survives numerous battles and dangers, but one day he is captured by the Spanish. He frees not only himself but also his beloved Myga from the hands of the enemy. In 1609, the Spaniards are forced to finally recognize the independence of the northern provinces.
Director: Martin Hellberg
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: July 9, 1962
Cast
- Dietrich Körner - Jan Norris
- Gerry Wolff - Jeronimo
- Gerhard Rachold - Leone della Rota
- Hans-Peter Minetti - Antonio Valani
- Beate Hanspach - Myga
- Raimund Schelcher - König Philipp II.
- Otto-Erich Edenharter - Gouverneur
- Else Wolz
- Alexander Papendiek
- Walter E. Fuß
Screenplay
- Wilhelm Raabe (Story)
- Martin Hellberg
Music: Wilhelm Neef
Editing: Ursula Rudzki
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: Germany, East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Martin Hellberg
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Black Galley about?
- Antwerp at the end of the 16th century. For the second time, the city falls into the hands of the plundering and murdering Spaniards. Jan and Myga are just ten years old. While Myga's father tries to come to terms with the Spaniards, Jan leaves the occupied country with his father. When Jan has grown into a young man, he joins the Geusen and is entrusted with the best ship as helmsman, the "Black Galley". He survives numerous battles and dangers, but one day he is captured by the Spanish. He frees not only himself but also his beloved Myga from the hands of the enemy. In 1609, the Spaniards are forced to finally recognize the independence of the northern provinces.
- Who directed The Black Galley?
- The Black Galley was directed by Martin Hellberg.
- Who stars in The Black Galley?
- The Black Galley stars Dietrich Körner, Gerry Wolff, Gerhard Rachold, Hans-Peter Minetti, Beate Hanspach, Raimund Schelcher.
- How long is The Black Galley?
- The Black Galley has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is The Black Galley?
- The Black Galley is a History, Drama film.
- Where was The Black Galley produced?
- The Black Galley was produced in Germany, East Germany.