Kolberg
Synopsis
During Napoleon's victorious campaign in Germany, the city of Kolberg gets isolated from the retreating Prussian forces. The population of Kolberg refuses to capitulate and organizes the resistance against the French army, which immediately submits the city to massive bombardments.
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Heinrich George
Nettelbeck
Kristina Söderbaum
Maria
Horst Caspar
Gneisenau
Gustav Diessl
Schill
Paul Wegener
Loucadou
Claus Clausen
König Friedrich Wilhelm III.
Irene von Meyendorff
Königin
Paul Bildt
Rektor
Kurt Meisel
Claus Werner
Franz Schafheitlin
Fanselow
Paul Henckels
Major in Königsberg
Otto Wernicke
Bauer Werner
Jakob Tiedtke
Reeder
Hans Hermann Schaufuß
Zaufke
Herbert Klatt
Bürger
Theo Shall
Gen. Loison
Josef Dahmen
Franz
Werner Scharf
Gen. Teuliè
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Veit Harlan
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfred Braun, Veit Harlan
- Original Score
- Norbert Schultze
- Original Title
- Kolberg
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Veit Harlan
Alfred Braun, Veit Harlan
Norbert Schultze
Bruno Mondi
Wolfgang Schleif
Veit Harlan, Joseph Goebbels
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Braun
Screenplay
Veit Harlan
Director
Bruno Mondi
Director of Photography
Veit Harlan
Screenplay
Norbert Schultze
Original Music Composer
Wolfgang Schleif
Editor
Erich Zander
Production Design
Veit Harlan
Producer
Karl Machus
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kolberg
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kolberg about?
During Napoleon's victorious campaign in Germany, the city of Kolberg gets isolated from the retreating Prussian forces. The population of Kolberg refuses to capitulate and organizes the resistance against the French army, which immediately submits the city to massive bombardments.
Who directed Kolberg?
Kolberg was directed by Veit Harlan.
Who stars in Kolberg?
The principal cast of Kolberg includes Heinrich George, Kristina Söderbaum, Horst Caspar, Gustav Diessl, Paul Wegener.
When was Kolberg released and how long is it?
Kolberg was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Kolberg?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kolberg was composed by Norbert Schultze.