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Paul Hartmann
Otto von Bismarck
Friedrich Kayssler
Wilhelm I.
Hellmuth Bergmann
Albrecht von Roon
Günther Hadank
Helmuth von Moltke
Werner Hinz
Kronprinz Friedrich Wilhelm
Ruth Hellberg
Kronprinzessin Victoria
Maria Koppenhöfer
Königin Augusta
Käthe Haack
Johanna von Bismarck
Margret Militzer
Marie von Bismarck
Walter Fischer
Herbert von Bismarck
Arthur Fritz Eugens
Wilhelm von Bismarck
Karl Haubenreißer
Dr. Rudolf Virchow
Harald Paulsen
Vincent Benedetti
Jaspar von Oertzen
Prinz Friedrich Karl
Otto Gebühr
Johann von Sachsen
Karl Schönböck
Franz Joseph I.
Walter Franck
Napoleon III.
Lil Dagover
Eugénie
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Liebeneiner
- Screenplay & Story
- Rolf Lauckner, Wolfgang Liebeneiner
- Original Score
- Norbert Schultze
- Original Title
- Bismarck
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Tobis Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Liebeneiner
Rolf Lauckner, Wolfgang Liebeneiner
Norbert Schultze
Bruno Mondi
Walter von Bonhorst
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Liebeneiner
Director
Rolf Lauckner
Writer
Wolfgang Liebeneiner
Writer
Bruno Mondi
Director of Photography
Walter von Bonhorst
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bismarck
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bismarck about?
A biographical film of Otto von Bismarck, the Prime Minister of Prussia, and how he and his policies - including aggressive war - helped to unite Germany.
Who directed Bismarck?
Bismarck was directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner.
Who stars in Bismarck?
The principal cast of Bismarck includes Paul Hartmann, Friedrich Kayssler, Hellmuth Bergmann, Günther Hadank, Werner Hinz.
When was Bismarck released and how long is it?
Bismarck was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Bismarck?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bismarck was composed by Norbert Schultze.