The read
It runs long at 2h 58m.
Synopsis
Prussian general's son Friedrich, Freiherr (German baron) von der Trenck, is an unruly student whose countless affairs make him enemies, but he wins every duel. Frederic II the Great recruits him for his personal bodyguard. During his cadet training under the cruel stickler Graf (count) von Jaschinsky Friedrich falls in love with the king's headstrong oldest sister Amalia. She, however, refuses to be married off the the Swedish king's heir. When Prussia makes war on Austria over Silesia, Trenck's loyalty is dubious on account of an Austrian family branch. Janischky eagerly convinces the king there is more.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Gernot RollDirector
- Walter KärgerWriter
- Hans-Peter StröerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Ben BeckerFriedrich Freiherr von der Trenck
- Alexandra Maria LaraPrinzessin Amelie
- Hannes JaenickeGraf von Jaschinsky
- August ZirnerKönig Friedrich II
- Rüdiger KlinkNicolaï Wenzel
- Henriette Richter-RöhlHofdame Marie
- Torben LiebrechtHeinrich von Quiztow
- Marco Girnthvon Rochow
- Rolf HoppeMusiklehrer Kirnberger
- Peter FitzGeneraladjutant von Borg
- Matthias HabichGeneral von Habich
- Jürgen SchornagelUniversitätsdekan