Uncle Krüger (1941): Cast
Uncle Krüger is a 1941 historical war film directed by Hans Steinhoff, starring Ernst Schröder as Adrian Krüger, Lucie Höflich and Wolfgang Lukschy. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 15m (135 min)
- Director
- Hans Steinhoff
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Tobis Filmkunst
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Uncle Krüger About?
The premise of Uncle Krüger without spoilers.
The film, produced in Nazi Germany as anti‑British propaganda, dramatizes the life of South African leader Paul Kruger, tracing his rise to power, his role in the Boer Republics, and his ultimate defeat at the hands of British forces during the Second Boer War. It presents a strongly biased view intended to undermine British authority.
Uncle Krüger Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- nazi propaganda
- propaganda film
- anti british
- british empire
- british soldier
- boer
- german actor playing foreigner
- hypocrite
- hypocrisy
- british imperialism
- plutocracy
- missionaries
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- pious
- greed
- paul kruger
- second anglo boer war
- south african republic
- transvaal republic
- africa
- foreigner playing british character
- boer war
- 1900s
- 1890s
- colonialism
- based on novel
Uncle Krüger Cast & Characters
Ernst Schröder leads the cast as Adrian Krüger, with Lucie Höflich as Sanna Krüger and Wolfgang Lukschy as Junger englischer Offizier. Directed by Hans Steinhoff; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Hans Steinhoff
- Ernst Schröder as Adrian Krüger
- Lucie Höflich as Sanna Krüger
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Wolfgang Lukschy as Junger englischer Offizier - Paul Bildt as Niederländischer Außenminister
Also Starring in Uncle Krüger
· 15 more- Emil Jannings Ohm (Paul)Krüger
- Gerhard Bienert Schottischer Offizier
- Franz Schafheitlin Lord Kitchener
- Eduard von Winterstein Kommandant Cronje
- Elisabeth Flickenschildt Frau Kock
- Werner Hinz Jan Krüger
- Gustaf Gründgens Joseph Chamberlain
- Gisela Uhlen Petra, seine Frau
- Hilde Körber Burenfrau
- Harald Paulsen Französischer Außenminister
- Hedwig Wangel Königin Victoria
- Ferdinand Marian Cecil John Rhodes
- Karl Martell Englischer Offizier
- Flockina von Platen Agentin Flora Shaw
- Frithjof Rüde
More from Hans Steinhoff
More films directed by Hans Steinhoff: Die Geierwally, Robert Koch, der Bekämpfer des Todes and Hitler Youth Quex.
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Uncle Krüger FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Uncle Krüger, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Uncle Krüger?
Uncle Krüger runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
When was Uncle Krüger released?
Uncle Krüger was released on January 2, 1941.
Who directed Uncle Krüger?
Uncle Krüger was directed by Hans Steinhoff.
More films by Hans Steinhoff Who is in the cast of Uncle Krüger?
Uncle Krüger stars Ernst Schröder as Adrian Krüger, Lucie Höflich as Sanna Krüger and Wolfgang Lukschy as Junger englischer Offizier, among 19 credited actors.
Does Uncle Krüger have a post-credit scene?
No. Uncle Krüger has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Uncle Krüger in?
The original language of Uncle Krüger is German.
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