Der Gouverneur (1939)
In an imaginary Scandinavian country, an ambitious radical buys an indebted estate in order to become a member of parliament as a local resident, which he ultimately succeeds in doing. Salvation in the party turmoil comes in the form of a military dictatorship under the determined Governor General Werkonen. The new member of parliament arranges for an assassination attempt on the general. However, the general is only slightly injured in the attack. The hired assassin now feels betrayed by his client and takes revenge by murdering him...
Director: Viktor Tourjansky
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: April 22, 1939
Cast
- Brigitte Horney - Maria
- Willy Birgel - General Werkonen
- Hannelore Schroth - Ebba
- Ernst von Klipstein - Leutnant Robert Runeberg
- Lotte Spira - Frau Runeberg
- Albert Florath - Oberst Perkaulen
- Karl Meixner - Diener bei Dr. Erko
- Rolf Weih - Leutnant Kalminen
- Valy Arnheim - Diener bei General Werkonen
- Georg A. Profé - Offizier
Screenplay
- Emil Burri (Screenplay)
- Peter Francke (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Konstantin Irmen-Tschet
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Viktor Tourjansky
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Der Gouverneur about?
- In an imaginary Scandinavian country, an ambitious radical buys an indebted estate in order to become a member of parliament as a local resident, which he ultimately succeeds in doing. Salvation in the party turmoil comes in the form of a military dictatorship under the determined Governor General Werkonen. The new member of parliament arranges for an assassination attempt on the general. However, the general is only slightly injured in the attack. The hired assassin now feels betrayed by his client and takes revenge by murdering him...
- Who directed Der Gouverneur?
- Der Gouverneur was directed by Viktor Tourjansky.
- Who stars in Der Gouverneur?
- Der Gouverneur stars Brigitte Horney, Willy Birgel, Hannelore Schroth, Ernst von Klipstein, Lotte Spira, Albert Florath.
- How long is Der Gouverneur?
- Der Gouverneur has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Der Gouverneur?
- Der Gouverneur is a Drama film.
- Where was Der Gouverneur produced?
- Der Gouverneur was produced in Germany.