Wallenstein
Synopsis
Wallenstein is adaptation of the drama by Friedrich Schiller. Set midway through the religious conflicts that ravaged war-torn Europe in the 17th century, the 18th-century German dramatist Friedrich Schiller wrote 3 plays that chronicle the final year and downfall of the celebrated Bohemian leader Albrecht Wallenstein, duke of Friedland (1583-1634), and explores the factors contributing to his demise.
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Thomas Holtzmann
Wallenstein
Krista Stadler
Herzogin von Friedland
Rolf Becker
Octavio Piccolomini
Jacques Breuer
Max Piccolomini
Rita Russek
Gräfin Terzky
Karl-Heinz von Hassel
Feldmarschall Illo
Walter Renneisen
General Isolani
Dieter Kirchlechner
Buttler
Friedrich von Thun
Kriegsrat von Questenberg
Peter Fricke
Oberst Wrangel
Herbert Stass
Baptista Seni
Heinz Weiss
Kommandant Gordon
Heinz Schimmelpfennig
Bürgermeister von Eger
Thomas Thieme
Mac Donald
Christian Berkel
Schwedischer Hauptmann
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franz Peter Wirth
- Original Title
- Wallenstein
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franz Peter Wirth
Department Leadership Roster
Franz Peter Wirth
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wallenstein
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What is Wallenstein about?
Wallenstein is adaptation of the drama by Friedrich Schiller. Set midway through the religious conflicts that ravaged war-torn Europe in the 17th century, the 18th-century German dramatist Friedrich Schiller wrote 3 plays that chronicle the final year and downfall of the celebrated Bohemian leader Albrecht Wallenstein, duke of Friedland (1583-1634), and explores the factors contributing to his demise.
Who directed Wallenstein?
Wallenstein was directed by Franz Peter Wirth.
Who stars in Wallenstein?
The principal cast of Wallenstein includes Thomas Holtzmann, Krista Stadler, Rolf Becker, Jacques Breuer, Rita Russek.
When was Wallenstein released and how long is it?
Wallenstein was released in 1987 with a total runtime of Unknown.