The Immortal Heart
Das unsterbliche Herz
Synopsis
Nuremberg durting the time of Albrecht Durer and the famous geographer Martin Behaim: the locksmith Peter Henlein is looking for a way to make bullets more accurate by designing a new form. Just as he welds together two round balls into an elongated shape, he believes he's discovered that his assistant Konrad is trying to alienate his wife from him. There is a struggle, during which Henlein's new kind of bullet strikes him in the chest. The doctor, unaware that there are two bullets lodged in his body, because there was only one shot, only removes one.
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Kristina Söderbaum
Ev Henlein
Heinrich George
Peter Henlein
Paul Henckels
Güldenbeck
Eduard von Winterstein
Richter Sixtus Heith
Franz Schafheitlin
Burghauptmann Zinderl
Bernhard Minetti
Martin Luther
Paul Wegener
Dr. Schedel
Jakob Tiedtke
Schöffe Weihrauch
Josef Dahmen
Matrose
Auguste Prasch-Grevenberg
Barbara Henlein
Hans Quest
Henner
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Veit Harlan
- Original Title
- Das unsterbliche Herz
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Veit Harlan
Bruno Mondi
Marianne Behr
Gerhard Staab
Department Leadership Roster
Veit Harlan
Director
Bruno Mondi
Director of Photography
Marianne Behr
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Immortal Heart
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What is The Immortal Heart about?
Nuremberg durting the time of Albrecht Durer and the famous geographer Martin Behaim: the locksmith Peter Henlein is looking for a way to make bullets more accurate by designing a new form. Just as he welds together two round balls into an elongated shape, he believes he's discovered that his assistant Konrad is trying to alienate his wife from him. There is a struggle, during which Henlein's new kind of bullet strikes him in the chest. The doctor, unaware that there are two bullets lodged in his body, because there was only one shot, only removes one.
Who directed The Immortal Heart?
The Immortal Heart was directed by Veit Harlan.
Who stars in The Immortal Heart?
The principal cast of The Immortal Heart includes Kristina Söderbaum, Heinrich George, Paul Henckels, Eduard von Winterstein, Franz Schafheitlin.
When was The Immortal Heart released and how long is it?
The Immortal Heart was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.