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Luis Trenker
Johann August Suter
Viktoria von Ballasko
Anna Suter
Elise Aulinger
Mrs. Dübol
Bernhard Minetti
Der Fremde
Werner Kunig
Rudolf - beider Sohn
Hans Zesch-Ballot
Gouverneur Alvaredo
Marcella Albani
Seine Frau
Walter Franck
Castro - sein Adjutant
Reginald Pasch
Marshall
August Eichhorn
Harper
Luis Gerold
Ermatinger
Paul Verhoeven
Barmixer Billy
Melanie Horeschowsky
Amalie - Sutters Schwester
Berta Drews
Chansonette
Alexander Golling
Rudolf Klein-Rogge
Otto Stoeckel
Bruno Ziener
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis Trenker
- Screenplay & Story
- Luis Trenker
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Becce
- Original Title
- Der Kaiser von Kalifornien
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Luis Trenker-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis Trenker
Luis Trenker
Giuseppe Becce
Albert Benitz
Rudolf Schaad, Willy Zeyn Jr.
Luis Trenker
Department Leadership Roster
Luis Trenker
Director
Albert Benitz
Director of Photography
Giuseppe Becce
Original Music Composer
Luis Trenker
Producer
Rudolf Schaad
Editor
Willy Zeyn Jr.
Editor
Luis Trenker
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Kaiser of California.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kaiser of California
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Kaiser of California about?
The film follows the life story of Johann Augustus Suter, the owner of Sutter's Mill, famous as the birthplace of the great California Gold Rush of 1848.
Who directed The Kaiser of California?
The Kaiser of California was directed by Luis Trenker.
Who stars in The Kaiser of California?
The principal cast of The Kaiser of California includes Luis Trenker, Viktoria von Ballasko, Elise Aulinger, Bernhard Minetti, Werner Kunig.
When was The Kaiser of California released and how long is it?
The Kaiser of California was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kaiser of California?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kaiser of California was composed by Giuseppe Becce.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kaiser of California?
The Kaiser of California holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).