A Pirate's Heart
Störtebeker
Synopsis
The end of the 14th century. Parents send the eldest son Jan to study in Hamburg, and the youngest - Klaus - to the monastery. No sooner had the children moved away from their homes, as on Klaus'es eyes the robbers kill their parents and burn the house. Only thanks to the loyal monk Wigbold Klaus managed to survive the shock. A few years later Klaus Störtebeker finds his brother Jan and his long-time friend Elizabeth Pren in Hamburg. From her, he learns that she is expected to marry Simon von Wallenrod, whose father Klaus suspects of killing his parents. But the Pranks and the Wallenrods are rich and respected people, and Klaus is a poor man. And now he becomes a pirate...
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Ken Duken
Klaus Störtebeker
Claire Keim
Elisabeth Preen
Gottfried John
Konrad von Wallenrod
Miguel Herz-Kestranek
Hermann Preen
Stephan Luca
Simon von Wallenrod
Frank Giering
Jan Broderson
Timo Dierkes
Bruder Wigbold
Jochen Nickel
Goedeke Michels
Antonio Wannek
Erik
Gudrun Landgrebe
Königin Margarete
Pepa López
Maria
Pep Ferrer
Lüchow
Rolf Kanies
Martin Degenhard
Miroslav Navrátil
Götz
Jan-Hendrik Kiefer
Störtebeker as a child
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 3, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miguel Alexandre
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Kärger
- Original Score
- Dominic Roth
- Original Title
- Störtebeker
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- Bavaria Film, FICC, Steinweg Emotion Pictures, TV3
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miguel Alexandre
Walter Kärger, Miguel Alexandre
Dominic Roth
Peter Indergand
Andreas Herzog
Department Leadership Roster
Miguel Alexandre
Director
Walter Kärger
Screenplay
Andreas Herzog
Editor
Dominic Roth
Original Music Composer
Peter Indergand
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is A Pirate's Heart about?
The end of the 14th century. Parents send the eldest son Jan to study in Hamburg, and the youngest - Klaus - to the monastery. No sooner had the children moved away from their homes, as on Klaus'es eyes the robbers kill their parents and burn the house. Only thanks to the loyal monk Wigbold Klaus managed to survive the shock. A few years later Klaus Störtebeker finds his brother Jan and his long-time friend Elizabeth Pren in Hamburg. From her, he learns that she is expected to marry Simon von Wallenrod, whose father Klaus suspects of killing his parents. But the Pranks and the Wallenrods are rich and respected people, and Klaus is a poor man. And now he becomes a pirate...
Who directed A Pirate's Heart?
A Pirate's Heart was directed by Miguel Alexandre.
Who stars in A Pirate's Heart?
The principal cast of A Pirate's Heart includes Ken Duken, Claire Keim, Gottfried John, Miguel Herz-Kestranek, Stephan Luca.
When was A Pirate's Heart released and how long is it?
A Pirate's Heart was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for A Pirate's Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Pirate's Heart was composed by Dominic Roth.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Pirate's Heart?
A Pirate's Heart holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).