Don Carlos (1961)
Crown Prince Don Carlos reunites with reformer Marquis Posa, who urges him to govern Flanders and broker peace. Carlos confesses forbidden love for his stepmother, Queen Elisabeth, who bids him serve Spain instead. Intrigue by the jealous Princess Eboli and Duke of Alba convinces King Philip II of betrayal. Posa sacrifices himself to save Carlos, but the king ultimately imprisons his son and hands him over to the Inquisition.
Director: Alfred Stöger
Genre: Drama
Release Date: September 8, 1961
Cast
- Ewald Balser - Philipp II.
- Walther Reyer - Don Carlos
- Aglaja Schmid - Elisabeth von Valois
- Fred Liewehr - Marquis von Posa
- Judith Holzmeister - Prinzessin von Eboli
- Stefan Skodler - Herzog von Alba
- Vera Balser-Eberle - Herzogin von Olivarez
- Beatrix Degenschild - Marquise von Mondekar
- Eduard Volters - Graf von Lerma
- Fred Hennings - Herzog von Medina
Production: Burgtheater Wien
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Alfred Stöger
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Don Carlos about?
- Crown Prince Don Carlos reunites with reformer Marquis Posa, who urges him to govern Flanders and broker peace. Carlos confesses forbidden love for his stepmother, Queen Elisabeth, who bids him serve Spain instead. Intrigue by the jealous Princess Eboli and Duke of Alba convinces King Philip II of betrayal. Posa sacrifices himself to save Carlos, but the king ultimately imprisons his son and hands him over to the Inquisition.
- Who directed Don Carlos?
- Don Carlos was directed by Alfred Stöger.
- Who stars in Don Carlos?
- Don Carlos stars Ewald Balser, Walther Reyer, Aglaja Schmid, Fred Liewehr, Judith Holzmeister, Stefan Skodler.
- What genre is Don Carlos?
- Don Carlos is a Drama film.
- Where was Don Carlos produced?
- Don Carlos was produced in Austria.