Der Cornet
Synopsis
The romantic love and heroic death of a young cornet who rode into battle against the Turks in the mid-17th century. Based on Rainer Maria Rilke’s "The Ballad of the Love and Death of Cornet Christoph Rilke".
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Reisch
- Original Title
- Der Cornet
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
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Walter Reisch
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What is Der Cornet about?
The romantic love and heroic death of a young cornet who rode into battle against the Turks in the mid-17th century. Based on Rainer Maria Rilke’s "The Ballad of the Love and Death of Cornet Christoph Rilke".
Who directed Der Cornet?
Der Cornet was directed by Walter Reisch.
Who stars in Der Cornet?
The principal cast of Der Cornet includes Wolfgang Preiss, Peter van Eyck, Benno Sterzenbach, Fritz Rasp, Eduard Köck.
When was Der Cornet released and how long is it?
Der Cornet was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.