The Blue Swords
Die blauen Schwerter
Synopsis
The story of Johann Friedrich Böttger, an apothecary’s apprentice and alchemist’s assistant. Fleeing from the Prussian King, he goes to Saxony, where King Frederick August the Strong takes him to a fortress and demands that he create gold. Böttger is equipped with everything he would need for the task, but he has known for a while that actual gold production is a myth and instead experiments with porcelain—white porcelain, as the Chinese are said to possess. In 1709, he finally succeeds in surprising the King with the "white gold," the first white porcelain made in Europe, he hopes for freedom.
Top Cast
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Hans Quest
Johann Böttger
Ilse Steppat
Frau von Tschirnhausen
Herbert Hübner
Nehmitz
Albert Bessler
Finanzminister
Alexander Engel
Herr von Tschirnhausen
Willy A. Kleinau
August der Starke
Marianne Prenzel
Katharina
Paul Wagner
König Friedrich I.
Werner Pledath
Kreisamtmann von Wittenberg
Klaus Miedel
Laskari
Rolf Weih
Leutnant Menzel
Johannes Bergfeldt
Siegfried Dornbusch
Köhler
Hans Emons
Wildenstein
Hans Fiebrandt
Gehilfe von Dünnbrot
Margarete Schön
Frau Zorn
Erik von Loewis
Leutnant von Kittwitz
Harry Gillmann
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Schleif
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfred Böttcher
- Original Score
- Walter Sieber
- Original Title
- Die blauen Schwerter
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- DEFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Schleif
Alfred Böttcher
Walter Sieber
Hermann Ludwig
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Schleif
Director
Hermann Ludwig
Editor
Alfred Böttcher
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blue Swords
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Blue Swords about?
The story of Johann Friedrich Böttger, an apothecary’s apprentice and alchemist’s assistant. Fleeing from the Prussian King, he goes to Saxony, where King Frederick August the Strong takes him to a fortress and demands that he create gold. Böttger is equipped with everything he would need for the task, but he has known for a while that actual gold production is a myth and instead experiments with porcelain—white porcelain, as the Chinese are said to possess. In 1709, he finally succeeds in surprising the King with the "white gold," the first white porcelain made in Europe, he hopes for freedom.
Who directed The Blue Swords?
The Blue Swords was directed by Wolfgang Schleif.
Who stars in The Blue Swords?
The principal cast of The Blue Swords includes Hans Quest, Ilse Steppat, Herbert Hübner, Albert Bessler, Alexander Engel.
When was The Blue Swords released and how long is it?
The Blue Swords was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Blue Swords?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blue Swords was composed by Walter Sieber.