Friedrich Schiller – The Triumph of a Genius
Friedrich Schiller – Der Triumph eines Genies
Synopsis
The young Schiller, whose heart and soul are writing and poetry, is forced into the military academy (the pride and joy of the Duke of Württemberg). Schiller is disgusted by the everyday routine of the military, always back and forth between breeding and drills. Conversation, conflict or even critique are discouraged – the oppression insufferable for the young rebel. Disgusted by the brutality, he writes his drama "The Bandit", which he would later publish anonymously. But following a frank conversation with the Duke, Schiller is dishonored and must leave the land.
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Horst Caspar
Friedrich Schiller
Heinrich George
Herzog Karl Eugen
Lil Dagover
Gräfin Franziska von Hohenheim
Eugen Klöpfer
Christian Friedrich Daniel Schubart
Paul Henckels
Hofmarschall von Silberkalb
Friedrich Kayssler
Vater Schiller
Hannelore Schroth
Laura Rieger
Paul Dahlke
Sergeant Riess
Herbert Hübner
General Rieger
Hans Nielsen
Eleve Scharffenstein
Ernst Schröder
Eleve Zumsteg
Wolfgang Lukschy
Eleve Boigeol
Hans Leibelt
Prof. Abel
Bernhard Minetti
Franz Moor
Albert Florath
Pastor Moser
Loriot
Page at the Court of Duke Karl Eugen
Hans Quest
Student Hoven
Dagny Servaes
Frau Rieger
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Maisch
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Wassermann, Lotte Neumann
- Original Score
- Herbert Windt
- Original Title
- Friedrich Schiller – Der Triumph eines Genies
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Tobis Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Maisch
Walter Wassermann, Lotte Neumann
Herbert Windt
Fritz Arno Wagner
Hans Heinrich
Fritz Klotsch
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Maisch
Director
Walter Wassermann
Writer
Fritz Klotsch
Producer
Hans Heinrich
Editor
Lotte Neumann
Writer
Fritz Arno Wagner
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Friedrich Schiller – The Triumph of a Genius about?
The young Schiller, whose heart and soul are writing and poetry, is forced into the military academy (the pride and joy of the Duke of Württemberg). Schiller is disgusted by the everyday routine of the military, always back and forth between breeding and drills. Conversation, conflict or even critique are discouraged – the oppression insufferable for the young rebel. Disgusted by the brutality, he writes his drama "The Bandit", which he would later publish anonymously. But following a frank conversation with the Duke, Schiller is dishonored and must leave the land.
Who directed Friedrich Schiller – The Triumph of a Genius?
Friedrich Schiller – The Triumph of a Genius was directed by Herbert Maisch.
Who stars in Friedrich Schiller – The Triumph of a Genius?
The principal cast of Friedrich Schiller – The Triumph of a Genius includes Horst Caspar, Heinrich George, Lil Dagover, Eugen Klöpfer, Paul Henckels.
When was Friedrich Schiller – The Triumph of a Genius released and how long is it?
Friedrich Schiller – The Triumph of a Genius was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Friedrich Schiller – The Triumph of a Genius?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Friedrich Schiller – The Triumph of a Genius was composed by Herbert Windt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Friedrich Schiller – The Triumph of a Genius?
Friedrich Schiller – The Triumph of a Genius holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).