His Excellency (1944)
Celebrated elderly Austrian poet opposes nazism, while his daughter admires and falls in love with leading nazi activist, who eventually becomes concentration camp commander with his father-in-law as prisoner.
Director: Hasse Ekman
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: March 3, 1944
Cast
- Lars Hanson - His Excellency Herbert von Blankenau
- Gunnar Sjöberg - Max Karbe
- Elsie Albiin - Elisabeth von Blankenau
- Stig Järrel - Major Monk
- Hugo Björne - Pater Ignatius
- Tord Stål - Dr. Amann
- Sven Magnusson - Wilhelm (as Sven Magnuson)
- Hampe Faustman - Prison guard
- Håkan Westergren - Police officer
- Carl Ström - Josef, servant
Screenplay
Music: Lars-Erik Larsson
Editing: Lennart Wallén, Rolf Husberg
Production: Terrafilm
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
Keywords
world war ii, austria, author
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is His Excellency about?
- Celebrated elderly Austrian poet opposes nazism, while his daughter admires and falls in love with leading nazi activist, who eventually becomes concentration camp commander with his father-in-law as prisoner.
- Who directed His Excellency?
- His Excellency was directed by Hasse Ekman.
- Who stars in His Excellency?
- His Excellency stars Lars Hanson, Gunnar Sjöberg, Elsie Albiin, Stig Järrel, Hugo Björne, Tord Stål.
- How long is His Excellency?
- His Excellency has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is His Excellency?
- His Excellency is a Drama film.
- Where was His Excellency produced?
- His Excellency was produced in Sweden.