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Der Herrscher

  • 19371937
  • 1h 43min
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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Emil Jannings in Der Herrscher (1937)
Drama

Mathias Clausen is a self-made businessman who is forced to do a great deal of soul-searching when his wife unexpectedly dies.Mathias Clausen is a self-made businessman who is forced to do a great deal of soul-searching when his wife unexpectedly dies.Mathias Clausen is a self-made businessman who is forced to do a great deal of soul-searching when his wife unexpectedly dies.

IMDb RATING
5.7/10
65
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  • Director
    • Veit Harlan
  • Writers
    • Gerhart Hauptmann(play "Vor Sonnenuntergang")
    • Harald Bratt(motives of the comedy "Der Herrscher")
    • Curt J. Braun
  • Stars
    • Emil Jannings
    • Paul Wagner
    • Hannes Stelzer
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  • Director
    • Veit Harlan
  • Writers
    • Gerhart Hauptmann(play "Vor Sonnenuntergang")
    • Harald Bratt(motives of the comedy "Der Herrscher")
    • Curt J. Braun
  • Stars
    • Emil Jannings
    • Paul Wagner
    • Hannes Stelzer
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Emil Jannings
    Emil Jannings
    • Matthias Clausenas Matthias Clausen
    Paul Wagner
    • Professor Wolfgang Clausen - sein Sohnas Professor Wolfgang Clausen - sein Sohn
    Hannes Stelzer
    Hannes Stelzer
    • Egert - sein jüngster Sohnas Egert - sein jüngster Sohn
    Hilde Körber
    Hilde Körber
    • Bettina - seine Tochteras Bettina - seine Tochter
    Käthe Haack
    Käthe Haack
    • Ottilie Klamroth - seine verheiratete Tochteras Ottilie Klamroth - seine verheiratete Tochter
    Herbert Hübner
    Herbert Hübner
    • Direktor Erich Klamroth - deren Mannas Direktor Erich Klamroth - deren Mann
    Maria Koppenhöfer
    Maria Koppenhöfer
    • Paula Clausen - geb. von Rübsamenas Paula Clausen - geb. von Rübsamen
    Marianne Hoppe
    Marianne Hoppe
    • Inken Petersas Inken Peters
    Helene Fehdmer
    • Frau Petersas Frau Peters
    Max Gülstorff
    • Sanitätsarzt Geigeras Sanitätsarzt Geiger
    Harald Paulsen
    Harald Paulsen
    • Justizrat Hanefeldas Justizrat Hanefeld
    Theodor Loos
    Theodor Loos
    • Pastor Immoosas Pastor Immoos
    Rudolf Klein-Rogge
    Rudolf Klein-Rogge
    • Direktor Bodlfingas Direktor Bodlfing
    Paul Bildt
    • Diener Winteras Diener Winter
    Walter Werner
    • Privatsekretär Dr. Wuttkeas Privatsekretär Dr. Wuttke
    Heinrich Schroth
    Heinrich Schroth
    • Direktor Hoferas Direktor Hofer
    Hans Stiebner
    • Direktor Weißfischas Direktor Weißfisch
    Peter Elsholtz
    Peter Elsholtz
    • Ingenieur Dr. Ehrhardtas Ingenieur Dr. Ehrhardt
    • Director
      • Veit Harlan
    • Writers
      • Gerhart Hauptmann(play "Vor Sonnenuntergang")
      • Harald Bratt(motives of the comedy "Der Herrscher")
      • Curt J. Braun
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    • Release date
      • October 15, 1937 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Germany
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Före solnedgången
    • Filming locations
      • Oberhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
    • Production company
      • Tobis-Magna-Filmproduktion
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 43min
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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