Old Heidelberg
Alt Heidelberg
Synopsis
At his uncle’s behest, the young Karl-Heinrich, Hereditary Prince of Saxe-Karlsburg, is sent to Heidelberg to study for a year. After a joyless youth in the gloomy, stately Karlsburg Castle, the prince embarks on the most carefree period of his life. He falls hopelessly in love with Käthi, the charming daughter of his landlords. But duty calls: the prince is gravely ill, and Karl-Heinrich must return to assume his duties as heir apparent and future ruler.
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Christian Wolff
Erbprinz Karl-Heinrich
Gert Fröbe
Doktor Jüttner
Sabine Sinjen
Käthi
Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur
Fürst von Sachsen-Karlsburg
Heinrich Gretler
Gastwirt Rüder
Rudolf Vogel
Kammerdiener Lutz
Walter Bluhm
Diener Schölermann
Siegfried Schürenberg
Staatsminister Haugk
Tilo von Berlepsch
Kammerherr von Metzing
Harry Meyen
Graf Detlev von Asterberg
Wolfgang Eichberger
Kammerherr von Feldbach
Hannelore Elsner
Helene, Serviermädchen
Gerd Frickhöffer
Kammerherr von Breitenberg
Walter Janssen
Hofmarschall im Schloss Karlsburg
Anneliese Würtz
Frau Rüder
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernst Marischka
- Original Title
- Alt Heidelberg
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- CCC Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernst Marischka
Department Leadership Roster
Ernst Marischka
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Heidelberg
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What is Old Heidelberg about?
At his uncle’s behest, the young Karl-Heinrich, Hereditary Prince of Saxe-Karlsburg, is sent to Heidelberg to study for a year. After a joyless youth in the gloomy, stately Karlsburg Castle, the prince embarks on the most carefree period of his life. He falls hopelessly in love with Käthi, the charming daughter of his landlords. But duty calls: the prince is gravely ill, and Karl-Heinrich must return to assume his duties as heir apparent and future ruler.
Who directed Old Heidelberg?
Old Heidelberg was directed by Ernst Marischka.
Who stars in Old Heidelberg?
The principal cast of Old Heidelberg includes Christian Wolff, Gert Fröbe, Sabine Sinjen, Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur, Heinrich Gretler.
When was Old Heidelberg released and how long is it?
Old Heidelberg was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Old Heidelberg?
Old Heidelberg holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).