Die chinesische Mauer
Synopsis
A gigantic masked ball is held at the court of the Chinese emperor Hwang Ti. The builder of the wall surrounding the vast land The builder of the enormous wall surrounding the vast country celebrates his victory over his last enemies and does not shy away from inviting dictators, generals, and famous historical figures from all eras. Napoleon Bonaparte is among the guests, as are Pontius Pilate and Christopher Columbus. Among the revelers, however, is an intellectual from the 20th century who knows the history of the last 2000 years perfectly and points out to the powerful their mistakes and their senseless wars. Those present listen to the man, but do not understand the meaning of his words.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Hermann Schomberg
Hwang Ti, Emperor of China
Claudia Sorbas
Mee Lan, Daughter of the Emperor of China
Charles Brauer
Prince Wu Tsiang
Hans Hessling
Ceremonial Master Da Hing Yen
Berta Drews
Mother Olan
Ernst Jacobi
Mute Son
Petra Fahrnländer
Cleopatra
Monika Peitsch
Mystery Woman from the Seine
Vera Tschechowa
Julia
Heinz Baumann
Don Juan Tenorio
Claus Hofer
Columbus
Gerhart Lippert
Romeo
Robert Meyn
Philipp from Spain
Ernstwalter Mitulski
A Gentleman in a tailcoat
Siegmar Schneider
Brutus
Max Walter Sieg
A Gentleman in a morning suit
Wolfgang Spier
Napoleon Bonaparte
Hubert Suschka
Pontius Pilatus
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Lietzau
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Lietzau, Max Frisch
- Original Score
- Peter Zwetkoff
- Original Title
- Die chinesische Mauer
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Südwestfunk
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Lietzau
Hans Lietzau, Max Frisch
Peter Zwetkoff
Gerd Schäfer
Norbert Cuwojdzinski, Hans Hoppe
Karl Peter Biltz
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Lietzau
Director
Hans Lietzau
Writer
Peter Zwetkoff
Original Music Composer
Gerd Schäfer
Director of Photography
Karl Peter Biltz
Producer
Norbert Cuwojdzinski
Editor
Hans Hoppe
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die chinesische Mauer
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What is Die chinesische Mauer about?
A gigantic masked ball is held at the court of the Chinese emperor Hwang Ti. The builder of the wall surrounding the vast land The builder of the enormous wall surrounding the vast country celebrates his victory over his last enemies and does not shy away from inviting dictators, generals, and famous historical figures from all eras. Napoleon Bonaparte is among the guests, as are Pontius Pilate and Christopher Columbus. Among the revelers, however, is an intellectual from the 20th century who knows the history of the last 2000 years perfectly and points out to the powerful their mistakes and their senseless wars. Those present listen to the man, but do not understand the meaning of his words.
Who directed Die chinesische Mauer?
Die chinesische Mauer was directed by Hans Lietzau.
Who stars in Die chinesische Mauer?
The principal cast of Die chinesische Mauer includes Hermann Schomberg, Claudia Sorbas, Charles Brauer, Hans Hessling, Berta Drews.
When was Die chinesische Mauer released and how long is it?
Die chinesische Mauer was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Die chinesische Mauer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die chinesische Mauer was composed by Peter Zwetkoff.