Lützower
Synopsis
During the Napoleanic Wars, members of the Prussian Lützow Free Corps steal a French war chest from the house of collaborator Kerstinn, but their captain Friesen is captured and sentenced to death. But Friesen is saved by French Sergeant Fleuron and they flee the occupied city together. Kerstinn's daughter Marie is disgusted by her father's disloyalty and has also fallen in love with Friesen. When she learns about a trap that is being set for Lützow Free Corps, she sets out to warn them with the help of her father's clerk Püttchen, a Lützow sympathizer.
Top Cast
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Jürgen Reuter
Hauptmann Friesen
Jaecki Schwarz
Schreiber Püttchen
Hans Teuscher
Hauptmann Bredow
Oleg Vidov
Major Margent
Johannes Wieke
Oberleutnant Röder
Peter Reusse
Leutnant Kranz
Lev Prygunov
Sergeant Fleuron
Frank Obermann
Jäger Knaup
Karlheinz Liefers
Major Lützow
Herta Knoll
Marie
Wolfgang Dehler
Ratsherr Kerstinn
Heinz-Martin Benecke
Kaufmann Trauberg
Hartmut Beer
Ein Lützower
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner W. Wallroth
- Screenplay & Story
- Werner W. Wallroth, Hedda Zinner
- Original Score
- Karl-Ernst Sasse
- Original Title
- Lützower
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner W. Wallroth
Werner W. Wallroth, Hedda Zinner
Karl-Ernst Sasse
Hans-Jürgen Kruse
Helga Emmrich
Department Leadership Roster
Hans-Jürgen Kruse
Director of Photography
Werner W. Wallroth
Director
Werner W. Wallroth
Writer
Helga Emmrich
Editor
Hedda Zinner
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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DEFA 70
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lützower
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What is Lützower about?
During the Napoleanic Wars, members of the Prussian Lützow Free Corps steal a French war chest from the house of collaborator Kerstinn, but their captain Friesen is captured and sentenced to death. But Friesen is saved by French Sergeant Fleuron and they flee the occupied city together. Kerstinn's daughter Marie is disgusted by her father's disloyalty and has also fallen in love with Friesen. When she learns about a trap that is being set for Lützow Free Corps, she sets out to warn them with the help of her father's clerk Püttchen, a Lützow sympathizer.
Who directed Lützower?
Lützower was directed by Werner W. Wallroth.
Who stars in Lützower?
The principal cast of Lützower includes Jürgen Reuter, Jaecki Schwarz, Hans Teuscher, Oleg Vidov, Johannes Wieke.
When was Lützower released and how long is it?
Lützower was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Lützower?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lützower was composed by Karl-Ernst Sasse.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lützower?
Lützower holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).