Fridericus (1937): Cast
Fridericus is a 1937 war drama directed by Johannes Meyer, starring Leopold von Ledebur as 2. Honoratior in Berlin, Alfred Karen and Paul Bildt. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Johannes Meyer
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Diana-Tonfilm GmbH
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fridericus About?
The premise of Fridericus without spoilers.
Set in 18th‑century Europe, the film follows King Frederick II of Prussia as he commands his forces through the tumultuous Seven Years' War against surrounding powers. Despite several near‑defeats, his tactical skill eventually secures victory, allowing him to march a triumphant army back to Berlin.
Fridericus Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- unwashed person
- glorification
- frederick the great
- propaganda
- prussian king
- prussian officer
- military uniform
- prussian army
- prussia
- prussian soldier
- one word title
- based on novel
Fridericus Cast & Characters
Leopold von Ledebur leads the cast as 2. Honoratior in Berlin, with Alfred Karen as 1. Honoratior in Berlin and Paul Bildt as General von Finck. Directed by Johannes Meyer; 66 actors are credited in all.
- Director Johannes Meyer
- Leopold von Ledebur as 2. Honoratior in Berlin
- Alfred Karen as 1. Honoratior in Berlin
- Paul Bildt as General von Finck
- Lil Dagover as Marquise de Pompadour
Also Starring in Fridericus
· 62 more- Paul Dahlke Generalfeldmarschall von Dessau
- Karl Platen Kammerdiener Fredersdorf
- Käthe Haack Maria Theresia von Österreich
- Harry Hardt Österreichischer General von Laudon
- Anton Pointner Kaiser Franz von Österreich
- Walter Janssen Österreichischer Kriegsminister
- Bruno Ziener Genral Zieten
- Paul Westermeier Musketier Mampe
- Bernhard Goetzke
- Heinrich Schroth Hauptmann von Droste
- Otto Gebühr Friedrich II. von Preußen
- Gustav Püttjer Musketier Pieter Timm
- Paul Klinger Rittmeister von Bonin
- Fred Goebel 2. Musketier
- Bernhard Minetti Graf Wallis
- Lucie Höflich Frau Büttner
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- Hilde Körber Wilhelmine von Bayreuth
- Carola Höhn Louise von Bonin
- Will Dohm Baron Warkotsch
- Erik von Loewis Stabsoffizier
- Hugo Flink Österreichischer Außenminister Graf Ludwig von Cobenzl
- Harry Frank Französischer Außenminister Herzog Etienne François Choiseul
- Angelo Ferrari Französischer Colonel in Wien
- Louis Ralph Österreichischer Meldereiter
- Hans Mierendorff von Treskow - Kammerherr
- Josef Peterhans Preußischer General
- F. W. Schröder-Schrom Preußischer Landrat
- Walter Steinweg Junger Dorfbewohner
- Oskar Marion Österreichischer Generalstabschef
- Alfred Gerasch Field Marshal General Daun
- Carl Auen Fürst Rajumowski
- Ernst Karchow Staatskanzler Kaunitz
- Otto Sauter-Sarto Bauer
- Agnes Straub Zarin Elisabeth
- Hermann Frick Leutnant Schwarz
- Max Rosenhauer Vertrauter des Grafen Wallis
- Ernst G. Schiffner Österreichischer Stabsoffizier
- Arthur Reinhardt
- Carlo Kluge 1. Offizier
- Otto Kronburger
- Franz Klebusch Preußischer Musketier
- Rio Nobile Französischer Höfling
- Herbert Spalke Russischer Gesandter in Paris
- Wilhelm König Hans
- Lucie Rhoden 2. Hofdame Marie Theresias
- Friedrich Weigelt 3. Offizier
- Rudolf Biebrach
- Albert Arid Russischer Gesandter in Wien
- Dima Detoor Leibarzt der Zarin Elisabeth
- Lothar Devaal Preußischer Rittmeister
- Kurt Keller-Nebri Preußischer General
- Willy Meyer-Sanden Dorfpastor
- Kurt Brenkendorf General
- Max Gerhardt Französischer General
- Ellen-Ruth Knapp-Güttingen 1. Hofdame Marie Theresias
- Gert Klinkhardt Gesandter von Falkenstein
- Hellmuth Neudahl 2. Offizier
- Karl Leander Französischer Hofkavalier
- Werner Bernhardy
- Max Hochstetter
- Magda Elgen
- Herbert Jacob
Fridericus Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Der alte Fritz” and “Fridericus - Der Alte Fritz”.
- Also known as
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- Der alte Fritz
- Fridericus - Der Alte Fritz
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Fridericus FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Fridericus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fridericus?
Fridericus runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Fridericus released?
Fridericus was released on February 8, 1937.
Who directed Fridericus?
Fridericus was directed by Johannes Meyer.
More films by Johannes Meyer Who is in the cast of Fridericus?
Fridericus stars Leopold von Ledebur as 2. Honoratior in Berlin, Alfred Karen as 1. Honoratior in Berlin and Paul Bildt as General von Finck, among 66 credited actors.
Does Fridericus have a post-credit scene?
No. Fridericus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Fridericus in?
The original language of Fridericus is German.
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