Egmont (1982)
Brussels, 1568: Under Spanish rule, Regent Margaret of Parma seeks leniency, but King Philip II sends the brutal Duke of Alba. Beloved noble Egmont ignores warnings to flee, trusting in mercy. Alba arrests and executes him, and Egmont’s death becomes a rallying cry for Dutch freedom.
Director: Franz Peter Wirth
Genre: Drama
Release Date: October 30, 1982
Cast
- Manfred Zapatka - Egmont
- Rolf Boysen - Albe
- Rolf Becker - Guillaume d'Orange
- Lambert Hamel - Vansen
- Peter Bongartz - Silva
- Xenia Pörtner - Mutter
- Jacques Breuer - Brackenburg
- Udo Thomer
Production: NDR, BR
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Franz Peter Wirth
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Egmont about?
- Brussels, 1568: Under Spanish rule, Regent Margaret of Parma seeks leniency, but King Philip II sends the brutal Duke of Alba. Beloved noble Egmont ignores warnings to flee, trusting in mercy. Alba arrests and executes him, and Egmont’s death becomes a rallying cry for Dutch freedom.
- Who directed Egmont?
- Egmont was directed by Franz Peter Wirth.
- Who stars in Egmont?
- Egmont stars Manfred Zapatka, Rolf Boysen, Rolf Becker, Lambert Hamel, Peter Bongartz, Xenia Pörtner.
- What genre is Egmont?
- Egmont is a Drama film.
- Where was Egmont produced?
- Egmont was produced in Germany.