Movie: Leier und Schwert

Top 5 Billed Cast

Carl Jöken
Carl Jöken

Theodor Körner

Franz List
Franz List

Philipp Lothar Mayring
Philipp Lothar Mayring

Erich Wocke
Erich Wocke

Walter Kretschmar
Walter Kretschmar

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    Atmospheric image from the Wars of Liberation. The poet Theodor Körner, who was later killed in battle, is shown reciting a poem while the soldiers listen with emotion.

  • Release Date

    1930-01-01

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    8

  • Rating:

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    Deutsch
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