Movie: The Magnate

Top 9 Billed Cast

Jan Nowicki
Jan Nowicki

Prince Hans Heinrich XV von Teuss

Olgierd Łukaszewicz
Olgierd Łukaszewicz

Franzel von Teuss

Jan Englert
Jan Englert

Conrad von Teuss

Bogusław Linda
Bogusław Linda

Bolko von Teuss

Grażyna Szapołowska
Grażyna Szapołowska

Marisca von Teuss

Maria Gładkowska
Maria Gładkowska

Daisy von Teuss

Rolf Hoppe
Rolf Hoppe

Heinberg

Alfred Struwe
Alfred Struwe

Wilhelm II, German Emperor

Walter Jäckel
Walter Jäckel

Joseph Goebbels

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    This Polish historical drama film traces the fascinating saga of a wealthy, princely Polish dynasty in years 1900-1935.

  • Release Date

    1987-12-21

  • Average

    5.2

  • Rating:

    2.6 starts
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    DeutschPolski
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