The Dismissal
Die Entlassung
Synopsis
German chancellor Otto von Bismarck promises the dying emperor Wilhelm I. to be loyal to his grandson. But the gap between young Kaiser Wilhelm II. and old Bismarck is rapidly widening. It soon appears that an era is coming to an end.
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Emil Jannings
Fürst Otto von Bismarck
Margarete Schön
Johanna von Bismarck
Werner Hinz
Kaiser Wilhelm II.
Werner Krauss
Geheimrat von Holstein
Paul Bildt
Vizekanzler von Boetticher
Paul Hoffmann
Graf von Waldersee
Otto Graf
Graf zu Eulenburg
Christian Kayßler
Herbert von Bismarck
O.E. Hasse
Otto Heyden
Franz Schafheitlin
Graf Schuwalow
Fritz Kampers
Dr. Ernst Schweninger
Theodor Loos
Kaiser Wilhelm I.
Karl Ludwig Diehl
Kaiser Friedrich III.
Walther Suessenguth
Zar Alexander III.
Herbert Hübner
Generaladjutant von Hahnke
Rudolf Blümner
Chef des Zivilkabinetts von Lucanus
Friedrich Maurer
August Bebel
Heinrich Schroth
General von Caprivi
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Liebeneiner
- Screenplay & Story
- Curt J. Braun, Felix von Eckardt
- Original Score
- Herbert Windt
- Original Title
- Die Entlassung
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Tobis Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Liebeneiner
Curt J. Braun, Felix von Eckardt
Herbert Windt
Fritz Arno Wagner
Martha Dübber
Emil Jannings
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Liebeneiner
Director
Curt J. Braun
Writer
Felix von Eckardt
Writer
Martha Dübber
Editor
Emil Jannings
Producer
Fritz Arno Wagner
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dismissal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dismissal about?
German chancellor Otto von Bismarck promises the dying emperor Wilhelm I. to be loyal to his grandson. But the gap between young Kaiser Wilhelm II. and old Bismarck is rapidly widening. It soon appears that an era is coming to an end.
Who directed The Dismissal?
The Dismissal was directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner.
Who stars in The Dismissal?
The principal cast of The Dismissal includes Emil Jannings, Margarete Schön, Werner Hinz, Werner Krauss, Paul Bildt.
When was The Dismissal released and how long is it?
The Dismissal was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dismissal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dismissal was composed by Herbert Windt.