Zar und Zimmermann (1956)
In the Dutch town of Saardam, Tsar Peter the Great has disguised himself in order to learn the art of ship-building. Another Russian named Peter also works at the wharf, causing a comical case of mistaken identities. Emissaries sent from France and England have difficulty locating the man they are looking for, and the lovely Marie is courted by both Peters. An adaptation of Albert Lortzing's eponymous comic opera (1837).
Director: Hans Müller
Genre: Music, Comedy
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: May 17, 1956
Cast
- Willy A. Kleinau - Van Bett, Bürgermeister von Saardam
- Bert Fortell - Peter Michailow
- Lore Frisch - Marie
- Günther Haack - Peter Iwanow
- Walther Suessenguth - Admiral Lefort
- Erich Arnold - Marquis Chateauneuf
- Kurt Mühlhardt - Lord Syndham
- Paula Braend - Witwe Brouwe
- Edwin Dorner
- Inge Kanzler
Screenplay
Music: Albert Lortzing
Editing: Hildegard Tegener
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Hans Müller
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Zar und Zimmermann about?
- In the Dutch town of Saardam, Tsar Peter the Great has disguised himself in order to learn the art of ship-building. Another Russian named Peter also works at the wharf, causing a comical case of mistaken identities. Emissaries sent from France and England have difficulty locating the man they are looking for, and the lovely Marie is courted by both Peters. An adaptation of Albert Lortzing's eponymous comic opera (1837).
- Who directed Zar und Zimmermann?
- Zar und Zimmermann was directed by Hans Müller.
- Who stars in Zar und Zimmermann?
- Zar und Zimmermann stars Willy A. Kleinau, Bert Fortell, Lore Frisch, Günther Haack, Walther Suessenguth, Erich Arnold.
- How long is Zar und Zimmermann?
- Zar und Zimmermann has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Zar und Zimmermann?
- Zar und Zimmermann is a Music, Comedy film.
- Where was Zar und Zimmermann produced?
- Zar und Zimmermann was produced in East Germany, Germany.