Don Carlos
Synopsis
Crown Prince Don Carlos reunites with reformer Marquis Posa, who urges him to govern Flanders and broker peace. Carlos confesses forbidden love for his stepmother, Queen Elisabeth, who bids him serve Spain instead. Intrigue by the jealous Princess Eboli and Duke of Alba convinces King Philip II of betrayal. Posa sacrifices himself to save Carlos, but the king ultimately imprisons his son and hands him over to the Inquisition.
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Ewald Balser
Philipp II.
Walther Reyer
Don Carlos
Aglaja Schmid
Elisabeth von Valois
Fred Liewehr
Marquis von Posa
Judith Holzmeister
Prinzessin von Eboli
Stefan Skodler
Herzog von Alba
Vera Balser-Eberle
Herzogin von Olivarez
Beatrix Degenschild
Marquise von Mondekar
Eduard Volters
Graf von Lerma
Fred Hennings
Herzog von Medina
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Stöger
- Original Title
- Don Carlos
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Burgtheater Wien
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Stöger
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Stöger
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don Carlos
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What is Don Carlos about?
Crown Prince Don Carlos reunites with reformer Marquis Posa, who urges him to govern Flanders and broker peace. Carlos confesses forbidden love for his stepmother, Queen Elisabeth, who bids him serve Spain instead. Intrigue by the jealous Princess Eboli and Duke of Alba convinces King Philip II of betrayal. Posa sacrifices himself to save Carlos, but the king ultimately imprisons his son and hands him over to the Inquisition.
Who directed Don Carlos?
Don Carlos was directed by Alfred Stöger.
Who stars in Don Carlos?
The principal cast of Don Carlos includes Ewald Balser, Walther Reyer, Aglaja Schmid, Fred Liewehr, Judith Holzmeister.
When was Don Carlos released and how long is it?
Don Carlos was released in 1961 with a total runtime of Unknown.