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The Emperor of California (1936): Cast

The Emperor of California (1936) movie poster

The Emperor of California is a 1936 drama western starring Luis Trenker as Johann August Suter, Viktoria von Ballasko and Paul Verhoeven. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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The Emperor of California (1936) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Genres
Drama , Western
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Emperor of California About?

The premise of The Emperor of California without spoilers.

The film follows the life story of Johann Augustus Suter, the owner of Sutter’s Mill, famous as the birthplace of the great California Gold Rush of 1848.

The Emperor of California Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • euro western
  • california
  • gold
  • john sutter character
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Cast & crew

The Emperor of California Cast & Characters

Luis Trenker leads the cast as Johann August Suter, with Viktoria von Ballasko as Anna Suter and Paul Verhoeven as Barmixer Billy.

Also Starring in The Emperor of California

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Details

The Emperor of California Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Золотая горячка” and “O Imperador da Califórnia”.

Also known as
  • Золотая горячка
  • O Imperador da Califórnia
  • Император Калифорнии
  • L'imperatore della California
  • 加利福尼亚的皇帝

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FAQ

The Emperor of California FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Emperor of California, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Emperor of California?

The Emperor of California runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was The Emperor of California released?

The Emperor of California was released on July 20, 1936.

Who is in the cast of The Emperor of California?

The Emperor of California stars Luis Trenker as Johann August Suter, Viktoria von Ballasko as Anna Suter and Paul Verhoeven as Barmixer Billy, among 23 credited actors.

Does The Emperor of California have a post-credit scene?

No. The Emperor of California has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Emperor of California in?

The original language of The Emperor of California is German.

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