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The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz (1967): Cast

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The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz is a 1967 short war drama directed by Werner Herzog, starring Wolfgang von Ungern-Sternberg, Georg Eska and Karl-Heinz Steffel. It runs 15 minutes.

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The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz (1967) movie poster
Released
Runtime
15 min
Director
Werner Herzog
Genres
Drama , War , Fantasy , Comedy
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz About?

The premise of The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz without spoilers.

A satirical look at war’s absurdity, following four young men who slip into an abandoned fortress. Inside they discover military uniforms and immediately stage a grotesque war game. Their futile antics starkly contrast with the calm, everyday lives of the surrounding countryside’s workers, highlighting militaristic folly amid rural life.

The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz Themes & Keywords

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  • new german cinema
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  • boredom
  • barracks
  • gun
  • insanity
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  • game
  • soldier
  • bathory
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Cast & crew

The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz Cast

Wolfgang von Ungern-Sternberg leads the cast, with Georg Eska and Karl-Heinz Steffel. Directed by Werner Herzog; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Werner Herzog

More films directed by Werner Herzog, best-rated first: Grizzly Man, Cave of Forgotten Dreams, The White Diamond and Encounters at the End of the World.

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The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “La défense sans pareil de la forteresse Deutschkreutz” and “A Defesa sem Precedentes do Forte Deutschkreuz”.

Also known as
  • La défense sans pareil de la forteresse Deutschkreutz
  • A Defesa sem Precedentes do Forte Deutschkreuz
  • 德意志克罗伊茨要塞前所未有之防御

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The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz?

The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz runs 15 minutes.

When was The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz released?

The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz was released on April 4, 1967.

Who directed The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz?

The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz was directed by Werner Herzog.

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Who is in the cast of The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz?

The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz stars Wolfgang von Ungern-Sternberg, Georg Eska and Karl-Heinz Steffel, among 4 credited actors.

Does The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz have a post-credit scene?

No. The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz in?

The original language of The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz is German.

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