What is the duration of The Kaiser’s Lackey?

The duration of The Kaiser’s Lackey is 109 mins.

What is the original language of The Kaiser’s Lackey?

The original language of The Kaiser’s Lackey is German.

Who directed The Kaiser’s Lackey?

The Kaiser’s Lackey was directed by .

Which studio made The Kaiser’s Lackey?

The Kaiser’s Lackey was produced by DEFA.

The Kaiser’s Lackey 1951

Q: Does The Kaiser’s Lackey have end credit scenes?

The Kaiser’s Lackey does not have end credit scenes.

Drama

Comedy

History

Runtime

109 mins

Language

German

Diederich Heßling starts as a coward, but learns that power comes from serving those already in authority. He embraces the creed ‘bow to those above, trample those below,’ succeeding as a dueling‑fraternity student and later as a paper‑factory manager. He curries favor with district president von Wulkow, undermines rivals and allies with socialist councilors. On his honeymoon with his wealthy wife Guste, he seizes the chance to honor the Kaiser, delivering a rain‑soaked speech at the memorial as the crowd disperses and everything falls into ruin.

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Does The Kaiser’s Lackey have end credit scenes?

No!

The Kaiser’s Lackey does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Werner Peters

Diederich Heßling

Wolfgang Staudte

Friedrich Richter

Lauer

Blandine Ebinger

Frau von Wulckow

Wolfgang Kühne

Dr. Mennicke

Arthur Schröder

Landgerichtsdirektor

Eduard von Winterstein

Buck sen.

Viola Recklies

Young Worker

Carola Braunbock

Emmi Heßling

Paul Esser

Regierungspräsident von Wulckow

Georg August Koch

Medizinalrat

Oskar Höcker

Fritzsche

Paul Mederow

Dr. Heuteufel

Friedrich Gnaß

Napoleon Fischer

Ernst Legal

Zillich

Friedrich Maurer

Göpel

Sabine Thalbach

Agnes Göppel

Axel Triebel

Major Kunze

Friedel Nowack

Mrs. Göpel

Raimund Schelcher

Dr. Wolfgang Buck

Renate Fischer

Guste Daimchen

Emmy Burg

Magda Heßling

Erich Nadler

Father Heßling

Gertrud Bergmann

Mother Heßling

Hannsgeorg Laubenthal

Mahlmann

Fritz Staudte

Kühlemann

Wolfgang Heise

von Brietzen

Heinz Keuneke

Gottlieb Hornung

Ernst Wehlau

Sötbier

Antje Ruge

Virgin of Orleans

Kurt-Otto Fritsch

Young Worker

Martin Rickelt

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