The Old and The Young King
Der alte und der junge König
Synopsis
The story of the stormy relationship between King Friedrich Wilhelm and his son, who later became known as King Frederick the Great of Prussia.
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Emil Jannings
König Friedrich Wilhelm I.
Werner Hinz
Kronprinz Friedrich
Leopoldine Konstantin
Königin Sophie
Carola Höhn
Kronprinzessin
Georg Alexander
Erbprinz von Bayreuth
Fritz Odemar
Hotham
Paul Henckels
Pesne
Claus Clausen
Leutnant Hans Hermann von Katte
Marieluise Claudius
Prinzessin Wilhelmine
Ellen Frank
Gräfin Arnim
Ruth Eweler
Frl. von Sonsfeld
Emilia Unda
Frau von Ramen
Luise Morland
Frau von Kamecke
Egon Brosig
2. Wucherer
Albert Florath
Pfarrer
Harry Hardt
Von Seckendorff
Knut Hartwig
Walter Janssen
Von Natzmer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Steinhoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Thea von Harbou, Rolf Lauckner
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Zeller
- Original Title
- Der alte und der junge König
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Deka Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Steinhoff
Thea von Harbou, Rolf Lauckner
Wolfgang Zeller
Karl Puth
Willy Zeyn Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Steinhoff
Director
Willy Zeyn Jr.
Editor
Thea von Harbou
Writer
Rolf Lauckner
Writer
Karl Puth
Director of Photography
Wolfgang Zeller
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Old and The Young King
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What is The Old and The Young King about?
The story of the stormy relationship between King Friedrich Wilhelm and his son, who later became known as King Frederick the Great of Prussia.
Who directed The Old and The Young King?
The Old and The Young King was directed by Hans Steinhoff.
Who stars in The Old and The Young King?
The principal cast of The Old and The Young King includes Emil Jannings, Werner Hinz, Leopoldine Konstantin, Carola Höhn, Georg Alexander.
When was The Old and The Young King released and how long is it?
The Old and The Young King was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Old and The Young King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Old and The Young King was composed by Wolfgang Zeller.