The Last Company (1930)
Following the Battle of Jena in 1806 as the French armies commanded by Napoleon overrun Prussia, a small detachment of Prussian troops take up position in a windmill and resolve fight to the last man to hold them off for as long as possible. Meanwhile, the windmill owner's daughter chooses to stay and fight alongside them.
Director: Curtis Bernhardt
Genre: Drama, History, War
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: March 14, 1930
Cast
- Conrad Veidt - Hauptmann Burk
- Karin Evans - Dore
- Heinrich Gretler - Pelle
- Paul Henckels - Pitsch
- Erwin Kalser
- Else Heller
- Maria Pederson
Screenplay
Music: Franz Grothe, Ralph Benatzky
Cinematography: Günther Krampf
Editing: Carl Winston
Production: UFA
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Curtis Bernhardt
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Last Company about?
- Following the Battle of Jena in 1806 as the French armies commanded by Napoleon overrun Prussia, a small detachment of Prussian troops take up position in a windmill and resolve fight to the last man to hold them off for as long as possible. Meanwhile, the windmill owner's daughter chooses to stay and fight alongside them.
- Who directed The Last Company?
- The Last Company was directed by Curtis Bernhardt.
- Who stars in The Last Company?
- The Last Company stars Conrad Veidt, Karin Evans, Heinrich Gretler, Paul Henckels, Erwin Kalser, Else Heller.
- How long is The Last Company?
- The Last Company has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is The Last Company?
- The Last Company is a Drama, History, War film.
- Where was The Last Company produced?
- The Last Company was produced in Germany.