The Black Hussar
Der schwarze Husar
Synopsis
In 1812, during the French period, large parts of Germany are occupied by the troops of Napoleon. Several paramilitary Freikorps units battle the French forces, among them the Black Brunswickers led by the 'Black Duke' Frederick William of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. After the War of the Fifth Coalition, the Black Hussars are pursued by Napoleon throughout the country, but frequently take refuge with the noble-minded German people.
Top Cast
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Conrad Veidt
Captain Hansgeorg von Hochberg
Mady Christians
Marie Luise
Ursula Grabley
Brigitte
Wolf Albach-Retty
Leutnant Aribert von Blome
Otto Wallburg
Le Gouverneur Darmont
Günther Hadank
Le Capitain Fachon
Gregori Chmara
Fürst Potovski
Franz Stein
The Spy at the Inn
Bernhard Goetzke
Duke Friedrich Wilhelm von Braunschweig
Fritz Greiner
Corporal of the Pursuit Party
Hubert von Meyerinck
Darmont's Cook
Ernst Pröckl
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerhard Lamprecht
- Screenplay & Story
- Curt J. Braun, Philipp Lothar Mayring
- Original Title
- Der schwarze Husar
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerhard Lamprecht
Curt J. Braun, Philipp Lothar Mayring
Department Leadership Roster
Gerhard Lamprecht
Director
Curt J. Braun
Writer
Philipp Lothar Mayring
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Hussar
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What is The Black Hussar about?
In 1812, during the French period, large parts of Germany are occupied by the troops of Napoleon. Several paramilitary Freikorps units battle the French forces, among them the Black Brunswickers led by the 'Black Duke' Frederick William of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. After the War of the Fifth Coalition, the Black Hussars are pursued by Napoleon throughout the country, but frequently take refuge with the noble-minded German people.
Who directed The Black Hussar?
The Black Hussar was directed by Gerhard Lamprecht.
Who stars in The Black Hussar?
The principal cast of The Black Hussar includes Conrad Veidt, Mady Christians, Ursula Grabley, Wolf Albach-Retty, Otto Wallburg.
When was The Black Hussar released and how long is it?
The Black Hussar was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.