Grenadier Wordelmann
Synopsis
1780: When farmer Schmitzdorff in Wust, Brandenburg, is denied permission to marry his stepdaughter Sophie, he goes to Potsdam to obtain permission from the king himself. Because when he believes he is in the right, the proud man stubbornly insists on his opinion. But his stubbornness gets the better of him when he meets the dashing Wordelmann, Frederick II's personal grenadier, in an inn on the way. The latter sees the farmer as a welcome distraction from his otherwise dreary everyday life. Wordelmann tricks Schmitzdorff at his expense and pretends to be allowed to perform the wedding because of his military affiliation. And so the grenadier ends up organizing a wedding that isn't a wedding and takes the dastardly prank to the extreme until everyone involved has lost their laughter.
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Herbert Köfer
Bauer Schmitzdorff
Peter Reusse
Grenadier Wordelmann
Franziska Troegner
Sophie
Hans-Joachim Hanisch
Vater Mettke
Bruno Carstens
Grenadier
Jörg Knochée
Grenadier
Klaus Nietz
Grenadier
Berndt Stichler
Grenadier
Peter Bause
Fischer Krüger
Johannes Wieke
Schulze Lier
Klaus Mertens
Christine Harbort
Ellen Rappus
Lilo Grahn
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans-Joachim Hildebrandt
- Screenplay & Story
- Georg Hermann, Hans-Joachim Hildebrandt
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Thiel
- Original Title
- Grenadier Wordelmann
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Fernsehen der DDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans-Joachim Hildebrandt
Georg Hermann, Hans-Joachim Hildebrandt
Wolfgang Thiel
Rosemarie Sundt
Marion Fiedler, Beate Winkler
Department Leadership Roster
Rosemarie Sundt
Director of Photography
Marion Fiedler
Editor
Hannelore Gutt
Costume Design
Beate Winkler
Editor
Hans-Joachim Hildebrandt
Writer
Hans-Joachim Hildebrandt
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grenadier Wordelmann
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Grenadier Wordelmann about?
1780: When farmer Schmitzdorff in Wust, Brandenburg, is denied permission to marry his stepdaughter Sophie, he goes to Potsdam to obtain permission from the king himself. Because when he believes he is in the right, the proud man stubbornly insists on his opinion. But his stubbornness gets the better of him when he meets the dashing Wordelmann, Frederick II's personal grenadier, in an inn on the way. The latter sees the farmer as a welcome distraction from his otherwise dreary everyday life. Wordelmann tricks Schmitzdorff at his expense and pretends to be allowed to perform the wedding because of his military affiliation. And so the grenadier ends up organizing a wedding that isn't a wedding and takes the dastardly prank to the extreme until everyone involved has lost their laughter.
Who directed Grenadier Wordelmann?
Grenadier Wordelmann was directed by Hans-Joachim Hildebrandt.
Who stars in Grenadier Wordelmann?
The principal cast of Grenadier Wordelmann includes Herbert Köfer, Peter Reusse, Franziska Troegner, Hans-Joachim Hanisch, Bruno Carstens.
When was Grenadier Wordelmann released and how long is it?
Grenadier Wordelmann was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Grenadier Wordelmann?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grenadier Wordelmann was composed by Wolfgang Thiel.
Is Grenadier Wordelmann based on a book or true story?
Grenadier Wordelmann is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georg Hermann".