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The Great King

1942 · 118 min · Director: Veit Harlan

The Great King (1942) is a history drama, directed by Veit Harlan. It stars Otto Gebühr and Kristina Söderbaum. The 118-minute film holds an audience score of 7/10.

What The Great King Is About

King Frederick II (aka "Frederick the Great") of Prussia is engaged in a major battle against the Austrian army at Kunersdorf, and things aren't going well. The Austrians are inflicting major casualties, and his army is beginning to crumble. Defeat seems inevitable when a combination of events gives him hope that he may pull victory from the jaws of defeat after all.

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What is The Great King about?

King Frederick II (aka "Frederick the Great") of Prussia is engaged in a major battle against the Austrian army at Kunersdorf, and things aren't going well. The Austrians are inflicting major casualties, and his army is beginning to crumble.

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How long is The Great King?

The Great King runs for 118 minutes (1h 58m).

When did The Great King come out?

The Great King was released in 1942.

Who directed The Great King?

The Great King was directed by Veit Harlan.

Who stars in The Great King?

The Great King stars Otto Gebühr, Kristina Söderbaum, Gustav Fröhlich, Hans Nielsen.

What is The Great King's rating?

The Great King holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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