Zar und Zimmermann
Synopsis
In the Dutch town of Saardam, Tsar Peter the Great has disguised himself in order to learn the art of ship-building. Another Russian named Peter also works at the wharf, causing a comical case of mistaken identities. Emissaries sent from France and England have difficulty locating the man they are looking for, and the lovely Marie is courted by both Peters. An adaptation of Albert Lortzing's eponymous comic opera (1837).
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Müller
- Screenplay & Story
- Artur A. Kuhnert, Albert Lortzing
- Original Score
- Albert Lortzing
- Original Title
- Zar und Zimmermann
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Müller
Artur A. Kuhnert, Albert Lortzing
Albert Lortzing
Hildegard Tegener
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Müller
Director
Hildegard Tegener
Editor
Artur A. Kuhnert
Writer
Albert Lortzing
Writer
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What is Zar und Zimmermann about?
In the Dutch town of Saardam, Tsar Peter the Great has disguised himself in order to learn the art of ship-building. Another Russian named Peter also works at the wharf, causing a comical case of mistaken identities. Emissaries sent from France and England have difficulty locating the man they are looking for, and the lovely Marie is courted by both Peters. An adaptation of Albert Lortzing's eponymous comic opera (1837).
Who directed Zar und Zimmermann?
Zar und Zimmermann was directed by Hans Müller.
Who stars in Zar und Zimmermann?
The principal cast of Zar und Zimmermann includes Willy A. Kleinau, Bert Fortell, Lore Frisch, Günther Haack, Walther Suessenguth.
When was Zar und Zimmermann released and how long is it?
Zar und Zimmermann was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Zar und Zimmermann?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zar und Zimmermann was composed by Albert Lortzing.