Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle
Synopsis
This story of the miller Florian, who gave all his money to the war against Napoleon, is loosely based on a true story. After the war, Florian's reimbursement is challenged, and he must also pay taxes on his destroyed mill. He resists the tax collectors and takes off to Vienna, where he intends to defend his rights. On the way, he rescues the Duchess of Guastalla from assault. She also wants to go to Vienna, as His Majesty Franz II is trying to contest an heir in her favor. With cunning, luck, and dagger, Florian fights his way through a slew of nobility and their secret police.
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Manfred Krug
Hauptmann Florian
Regina Beyer
Duchessa von Guastalla
Rolf Herricht
Amadeus
Gisela Bestehorn
Freifrau von Colloredo
Jutta Klöppel
Fanny Schauendorf
Hans Hardt-Hardtloff
Nepomuk
Rolf Hoppe
Polizeidirektor
Doris Abeßer
Nanderl
Werner Lierck
Adjutant
Wolf Sabo
Fürstenkanzler
Herbert Köfer
Medicus
Carmen-Maja Antoni
Gehilfin des Medicus
Peter Biele
Eberhard Cohrs
Dorfgendarm
Lilo Grahn
Resi
Wolfgang Jaster
Maximilian Larsen
Zuckerbäcker
Heinz Liefers
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner W. Wallroth
- Screenplay & Story
- Werner W. Wallroth, Joachim Kupsch
- Original Score
- Karl-Ernst Sasse
- Original Title
- Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner W. Wallroth
Werner W. Wallroth, Joachim Kupsch
Karl-Ernst Sasse
Eberhard Borkmann, Hans-Jürgen Kruse
Helga Emmrich
Department Leadership Roster
Eberhard Borkmann
Director of Photography
Hans-Jürgen Kruse
Director of Photography
Werner W. Wallroth
Director
Werner W. Wallroth
Writer
Helga Emmrich
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle
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What is Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle about?
This story of the miller Florian, who gave all his money to the war against Napoleon, is loosely based on a true story. After the war, Florian's reimbursement is challenged, and he must also pay taxes on his destroyed mill. He resists the tax collectors and takes off to Vienna, where he intends to defend his rights. On the way, he rescues the Duchess of Guastalla from assault. She also wants to go to Vienna, as His Majesty Franz II is trying to contest an heir in her favor. With cunning, luck, and dagger, Florian fights his way through a slew of nobility and their secret police.
Who directed Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle?
Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle was directed by Werner W. Wallroth.
Who stars in Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle?
The principal cast of Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle includes Manfred Krug, Regina Beyer, Rolf Herricht, Gisela Bestehorn, Jutta Klöppel.
When was Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle released and how long is it?
Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle was composed by Karl-Ernst Sasse.