The Last Company
Die letzte Kompagnie
Synopsis
Following the Battle of Jena in 1806 as the French armies commanded by Napoleon overrun Prussia, a small detachment of Prussian troops take up position in a windmill and resolve fight to the last man to hold them off for as long as possible. Meanwhile, the windmill owner's daughter chooses to stay and fight alongside them.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Curtis Bernhardt
- Screenplay & Story
- Heinz Goldberg, Ludwig von Wohl, Henry Koster
- Original Score
- Franz Grothe, Ralph Benatzky
- Original Title
- Die letzte Kompagnie
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Curtis Bernhardt
Heinz Goldberg, Ludwig von Wohl, Henry Koster
Franz Grothe, Ralph Benatzky
Günther Krampf
Carl Winston
Joe May
Department Leadership Roster
Curtis Bernhardt
Director
Heinz Goldberg
Writer
Ludwig von Wohl
Writer
Günther Krampf
Director of Photography
Franz Grothe
Original Music Composer
Ralph Benatzky
Original Music Composer
Joe May
Producer
Carl Winston
Editor
Alexandre Arnstam
Costume Design
Henry Koster
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Company
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What is The Last Company about?
Following the Battle of Jena in 1806 as the French armies commanded by Napoleon overrun Prussia, a small detachment of Prussian troops take up position in a windmill and resolve fight to the last man to hold them off for as long as possible. Meanwhile, the windmill owner's daughter chooses to stay and fight alongside them.
Who directed The Last Company?
The Last Company was directed by Curtis Bernhardt.
Who stars in The Last Company?
The principal cast of The Last Company includes Conrad Veidt, Karin Evans, Heinrich Gretler, Paul Henckels, Erwin Kalser.
When was The Last Company released and how long is it?
The Last Company was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Company?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Company was composed by Franz Grothe, Ralph Benatzky.