The Stolen Battle (1972)
In 1757, the second year of the Seven Years' War, Frederick II the Great stands at the gates of Prague. He has been trying to take the city for weeks, as the enemy commander Duke Charles of Lorraine is inside. Frederick has just defeated him, but the tide could soon turn against the Prussians, as new Austrian troops are approaching. None other than the famous master thief Andreas Christian Käsebier is to sneak into Prague to open the gates from the inside. As a reward, the king promises him freedom. Käsebier accepts the offer because he is tempted to steal an entire city. But by chance, Käsebier learns that the king wants to betray him. After a successful battle, he is put back behind bars for life. This doesn't suit the master thief at all, especially as he has just fallen in love with Katka in Prague.
Cast
- Manfred Krug - Christian Käsebier
- Herwart Grosse - Friedrich II.
- Marie Málková - Katka
- Jaroslav Satoranský - Václav
- Josef Kemr - Karl von Lothringen
- Helena Růžičková - Frau von Lothringen
- Rolf Hoppe - Josef Barody
- Lubomír Kostelka - Cerný
- Miloš Nesvadba - Nový
- Axel Triebel - General von Schulze
Screenplay
- Erwin Stranka (Screenplay)
- Erwin Stranka (Story)
- Erwin Stranka (Lyricist)
- Miloš Brož (Creative Producer)
- Dorothea Richter (Creative Producer)
Keywords
18th century
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Stolen Battle about?
- In 1757, the second year of the Seven Years' War, Frederick II the Great stands at the gates of Prague. He has been trying to take the city for weeks, as the enemy commander Duke Charles of Lorraine is inside. Frederick has just defeated him, but the tide could soon turn against the Prussians, as new Austrian troops are approaching. None other than the famous master thief Andreas Christian Käsebier is to sneak into Prague to open the gates from the inside. As a reward, the king promises him freedom. Käsebier accepts the offer because he is tempted to steal an entire city. But by chance, Käsebier learns that the king wants to betray him. After a successful battle, he is put back behind bars for life. This doesn't suit the master thief at all, especially as he has just fallen in love with Katka in Prague.
- Who directed The Stolen Battle?
- The Stolen Battle was directed by Erwin Stranka.
- Who stars in The Stolen Battle?
- The Stolen Battle stars Manfred Krug, Herwart Grosse, Marie Málková, Jaroslav Satoranský, Josef Kemr, Helena Růžičková.
- How long is The Stolen Battle?
- The Stolen Battle has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Stolen Battle?
- The Stolen Battle is a History, Comedy film.
- Where was The Stolen Battle produced?
- The Stolen Battle was produced in Czechoslovakia, East Germany.