Das Mädchen Christine
Synopsis
During the Thirty Years' War, Christine, an orphan, falls in love with the colonel Count Merian. In order to always be with him, she puts on men's clothes, becomes a troop boy and later even a cornet - only the sutler knows her secret. Little by little, Christine realizes that the man she loves has been brutalized by the war and is no longer capable of true feelings. When she gives herself to him instead of a peasant maid, she is horrified by his brutality. She shoots him in a duel. She is sentenced to death as a cornet, but acquitted as a woman.
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Wolfgang Lukschy
Merian
Petra Peters
Christine
Tilly Lauenstein
Courasche
Ilse Hülper
Lady Winterton
Yvonne Sturm
Barbara
Gerd Frickhöffer
Jakob
Wolfgang Kühne
Lord Winterton
Theodor Vogeler
Der Fremde
Guido Goroll
Sekretär
Fred Kronström
Der Wirt
Hans Emons
Hauptmann
Jean Brahn
Profos
Erich Dunskus
Melchior, Barbaras Vater
Frank Scholze
Hermann, Barbaras Bruder
Reinhard Kolldehoff
1.Leutnant
Maria Milde
Laura
Ellen Plessow
Äbtissin
Helmut Heyne
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 13, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Maria Rabenalt
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Clifford, Hans Rabl
- Original Score
- Herbert Trantow
- Original Title
- Das Mädchen Christine
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- DEFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Maria Rabenalt
Frank Clifford, Hans Rabl
Herbert Trantow
Eugen Klagemann
Hildegard Tegener
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Maria Rabenalt
Director
Frank Clifford
Writer
Hildegard Tegener
Editor
Herbert Trantow
Original Music Composer
Eugen Klagemann
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Das Mädchen Christine
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What is Das Mädchen Christine about?
During the Thirty Years' War, Christine, an orphan, falls in love with the colonel Count Merian. In order to always be with him, she puts on men's clothes, becomes a troop boy and later even a cornet - only the sutler knows her secret. Little by little, Christine realizes that the man she loves has been brutalized by the war and is no longer capable of true feelings. When she gives herself to him instead of a peasant maid, she is horrified by his brutality. She shoots him in a duel. She is sentenced to death as a cornet, but acquitted as a woman.
Who directed Das Mädchen Christine?
Das Mädchen Christine was directed by Arthur Maria Rabenalt.
Who stars in Das Mädchen Christine?
The principal cast of Das Mädchen Christine includes Wolfgang Lukschy, Petra Peters, Tilly Lauenstein, Ilse Hülper, Yvonne Sturm.
When was Das Mädchen Christine released and how long is it?
Das Mädchen Christine was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Das Mädchen Christine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Das Mädchen Christine was composed by Herbert Trantow.
Is Das Mädchen Christine based on a book or true story?
Das Mädchen Christine is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hans Rabl".