The Black Galley
Die schwarze Galeere
Synopsis
Antwerp at the end of the 16th century. For the second time, the city falls into the hands of the plundering and murdering Spaniards. Jan and Myga are just ten years old. While Myga's father tries to come to terms with the Spaniards, Jan leaves the occupied country with his father. When Jan has grown into a young man, he joins the Geusen and is entrusted with the best ship as helmsman, the "Black Galley". He survives numerous battles and dangers, but one day he is captured by the Spanish. He frees not only himself but also his beloved Myga from the hands of the enemy. In 1609, the Spaniards are forced to finally recognize the independence of the northern provinces.
Top Cast
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Dietrich Körner
Jan Norris
Beate Hanspach
Myga
Gerhard Rachold
Leone della Rota
Hans-Peter Minetti
Antonio Valani
Gerry Wolff
Jeronimo
Else Wolz
Raimund Schelcher
König Philipp II.
Alexander Papendiek
Otto-Erich Edenharter
Gouverneur
Walter E. Fuß
Peter Kiwitt
Fred Kötteritzsch
Hans Feldner
Marianne Wünscher
Fred Delmare
Harald Engelmann
Hans-Joachim Büttner
Otto Busse
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Hellberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Hellberg, Wilhelm Raabe
- Original Score
- Wilhelm Neef
- Original Title
- Die schwarze Galeere
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Hellberg
Martin Hellberg, Wilhelm Raabe
Wilhelm Neef
Ursula Rudzki
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Hellberg
Director
Martin Hellberg
Writer
Ursula Rudzki
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Galley
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What is The Black Galley about?
Antwerp at the end of the 16th century. For the second time, the city falls into the hands of the plundering and murdering Spaniards. Jan and Myga are just ten years old. While Myga's father tries to come to terms with the Spaniards, Jan leaves the occupied country with his father. When Jan has grown into a young man, he joins the Geusen and is entrusted with the best ship as helmsman, the "Black Galley". He survives numerous battles and dangers, but one day he is captured by the Spanish. He frees not only himself but also his beloved Myga from the hands of the enemy. In 1609, the Spaniards are forced to finally recognize the independence of the northern provinces.
Who directed The Black Galley?
The Black Galley was directed by Martin Hellberg.
Who stars in The Black Galley?
The principal cast of The Black Galley includes Dietrich Körner, Beate Hanspach, Gerhard Rachold, Hans-Peter Minetti, Gerry Wolff.
When was The Black Galley released and how long is it?
The Black Galley was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Galley?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Galley was composed by Wilhelm Neef.