White King
Der Edelweißkönig
Synopsis
The daughter of a poor mountain farmer becomes pregnant by a young nobleman. Because he does not want to marry her, she commits suicide. Her brother Ferdl then wants to confront the count. A brawl ensues. Ferdl has to flee into the mountains, where he falls into a ravine and is presumed dead.
Top Cast
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Robert Hoffmann
Ferdl
Adrian Hoven
Finkenbauer
Ute Kittelberger
Veverl
Monika Dahlberg
Enzi
Kristina Nel
Hanni
Sky du Mont
Soldier
Gisela Uhlen
Luitpold's Mother
Karl Walter Diess
Ortskommandant Wimmer
Frithjof Vierock
Bauernjunge
Werner Umberg
Gidi
Hans Hermann Schaufuß
Monika Loeffler
Liesl
Markus Neumaier
Pepperl
Hans Vonderthann
Sepp Löffler
Grete Winter
Herta Worell
Bernhard Bauhofer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Vohrer
- Screenplay & Story
- Werner P. Zibaso
- Original Score
- Ernst Brandner
- Original Title
- Der Edelweißkönig
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- CTV 72 Film und Fernsehproduktion, Terra-Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Vohrer
Werner P. Zibaso, Ludwig Ganghofer
Ernst Brandner
Ernst W. Kalinke
Ingeborg Taschner
Horst Hächler, Erwin Gitt
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Vohrer
Director
Horst Hächler
Producer
Ingeborg Taschner
Editor
Ernst Brandner
Original Music Composer
Ernst W. Kalinke
Director of Photography
Werner P. Zibaso
Writer
Werner P. Zibaso
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About White King
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What is White King about?
The daughter of a poor mountain farmer becomes pregnant by a young nobleman. Because he does not want to marry her, she commits suicide. Her brother Ferdl then wants to confront the count. A brawl ensues. Ferdl has to flee into the mountains, where he falls into a ravine and is presumed dead.
Who directed White King?
White King was directed by Alfred Vohrer.
Who stars in White King?
The principal cast of White King includes Robert Hoffmann, Adrian Hoven, Ute Kittelberger, Monika Dahlberg, Kristina Nel.
When was White King released and how long is it?
White King was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for White King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for White King was composed by Ernst Brandner.
Is White King based on a book or true story?
White King is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ludwig Ganghofer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for White King?
White King holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).