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
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Cinematography: Konstantin Irmen-Tschet
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Viktor Tourjansky
More Films in Genre: Drama

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.