The Stolen Battle
Die gestohlene Schlacht
Synopsis
In 1757, the second year of the Seven Years' War, Frederick II the Great stands at the gates of Prague. He has been trying to take the city for weeks, as the enemy commander Duke Charles of Lorraine is inside. Frederick has just defeated him, but the tide could soon turn against the Prussians, as new Austrian troops are approaching. None other than the famous master thief Andreas Christian Käsebier is to sneak into Prague to open the gates from the inside. As a reward, the king promises him freedom. Käsebier accepts the offer because he is tempted to steal an entire city. But by chance, Käsebier learns that the king wants to betray him. After a successful battle, he is put back behind bars for life. This doesn't suit the master thief at all, especially as he has just fallen in love with Katka in Prague.
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Manfred Krug
Christian Käsebier
Herwart Grosse
Friedrich II.
Marie Málková
Katka
Jaroslav Satoranský
Václav
Josef Kemr
Karl von Lothringen
Helena Růžičková
Frau von Lothringen
Rolf Hoppe
Josef Barody
Lubomír Kostelka
Cerný
Miloš Nesvadba
Nový
Axel Triebel
General von Schulze
Johannes Wieke
General von Zieten
Fred Kötteritzsch
František Velecký
de la Motte
Hannjo Hasse
Günter Rüger
Fleucher
Günter Junghans
Kreucher
Karel Augusta
Holger Mahlich
Adolar von Krusemark
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erwin Stranka
- Screenplay & Story
- Erwin Stranka
- Original Score
- Zdeněk Liška
- Original Title
- Die gestohlene Schlacht
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov, DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erwin Stranka
Erwin Stranka, Dorothea Richter, Miloš Brož
Zdeněk Liška
Otto Hanisch
Jaromír Janáček
Department Leadership Roster
Erwin Stranka
Screenplay
Erwin Stranka
Director
Jochen Keller
Production Design
Zdeněk Liška
Original Music Composer
Jaroslav Krška
Production Design
Otto Hanisch
Director of Photography
Jaromír Janáček
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Stolen Battle.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stolen Battle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Stolen Battle about?
In 1757, the second year of the Seven Years' War, Frederick II the Great stands at the gates of Prague. He has been trying to take the city for weeks, as the enemy commander Duke Charles of Lorraine is inside. Frederick has just defeated him, but the tide could soon turn against the Prussians, as new Austrian troops are approaching. None other than the famous master thief Andreas Christian Käsebier is to sneak into Prague to open the gates from the inside. As a reward, the king promises him freedom. Käsebier accepts the offer because he is tempted to steal an entire city. But by chance, Käsebier learns that the king wants to betray him. After a successful battle, he is put back behind bars for life. This doesn't suit the master thief at all, especially as he has just fallen in love with Katka in Prague.
Who directed The Stolen Battle?
The Stolen Battle was directed by Erwin Stranka.
Who stars in The Stolen Battle?
The principal cast of The Stolen Battle includes Manfred Krug, Herwart Grosse, Marie Málková, Jaroslav Satoranský, Josef Kemr.
When was The Stolen Battle released and how long is it?
The Stolen Battle was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Stolen Battle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stolen Battle was composed by Zdeněk Liška.