Light Cavalry
Leichte Kavallerie
Synopsis
Rosika, a girl from Genoa, fled her innkeeper stepfather after he tried to abuse her. She finds refuge - and a job as well - in a traveling circus. Cherubini, the owner of the big top, falls in love with the lovely young woman and makes her the star of the show 'Light Cavalry'. But unfortunately for him Rosika's heart beats for Geza, the stable boy.
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Marika Rökk
Rosika
Fritz Kampers
Zirkusdirektor Cherubini
Oskar Sima
Gastwirt Pietro
Hilde Sessak
Kellnerin Catella
Heinz von Cleve
Stallbursche Geza von Rakos
Lotte Lorring
Margit
Hans Adalbert Schlettow
Schulreiter Palato
Josef Reithofer
Karl Hellmer
F. W. Schröder-Schrom
Horst Birr
S.O. Schoening
Cilly Feindt
Kunstreiterin Hanni
Jac Diehl
Erich Haußmann
Helmut Bautzmann
Kurt Getke
Lothar Glathe
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Hochbaum
- Screenplay & Story
- Franz Rauch, Heinz Lorenz-Lambrecht
- Original Score
- Hans-Otto Borgmann
- Original Title
- Leichte Kavallerie
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Fabrikation Deutscher Filme (F.D.F.), UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Hochbaum
Franz Rauch, Heinz Lorenz-Lambrecht
Hans-Otto Borgmann
Bruno Timm
Arnfried Heyne
Alfred Zeisler
Department Leadership Roster
Bruno Timm
Director of Photography
Hans-Otto Borgmann
Original Music Composer
Werner Hochbaum
Director
Franz Rauch
Writer
Alfred Zeisler
Producer
Arnfried Heyne
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Light Cavalry
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What is Light Cavalry about?
Rosika, a girl from Genoa, fled her innkeeper stepfather after he tried to abuse her. She finds refuge - and a job as well - in a traveling circus. Cherubini, the owner of the big top, falls in love with the lovely young woman and makes her the star of the show 'Light Cavalry'. But unfortunately for him Rosika's heart beats for Geza, the stable boy.
Who directed Light Cavalry?
Light Cavalry was directed by Werner Hochbaum.
Who stars in Light Cavalry?
The principal cast of Light Cavalry includes Marika Rökk, Fritz Kampers, Oskar Sima, Hilde Sessak, Heinz von Cleve.
When was Light Cavalry released and how long is it?
Light Cavalry was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Light Cavalry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Light Cavalry was composed by Hans-Otto Borgmann.
Is Light Cavalry based on a book or true story?
Light Cavalry is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Heinz Lorenz-Lambrecht".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Light Cavalry?
Light Cavalry holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).