The Great King
The Great King (1942) is a historical film, directed by Veit Harlan. It stars Otto Gebühr and Kristina Söderbaum. The 118-minute film holds an audience score of 7/10.
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What The Great King Is About
The film is about Frederick the Second of Prussia. The events take place during the Seven Years War. The king meets the Austrian army at Kunersdorf. The battle ends in heavy losses. His army begins to fall apart. Defeat looks unavoidable. His officers urge him to capitulate. The king will not accept it. He decides to go on fighting. The film puts that refusal at its centre. The account is built on the will of the king. The production was made in Germany in 1942. It was prepared as propaganda for that period. It set out to ready the population for a long war. Otto Gebühr and Kristina Söderbaum appear in the one hundred eighteen minute film, a German production Veit Harlan finished in 1942.
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What is The Great King about?
The film is about Frederick the Second of Prussia. The events take place during the Seven Years War.
Where can I watch The Great King?
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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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