Kaiserjäger
Seen it?1956 | 99 min | Romance, Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter and anyone looking to switch off and smile. A good pick for a cozy night in.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Light on its feet, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1956: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if romance makes you roll your eyes.
The proud grandfather, retired General Count Hardberg, had actually already announced to his comrades that he would be the heir, but the grandson had become a granddaughter. Years later, Antonia had grown into a pretty but vivacious young woman. When the famous Kaiserjäger moved into their quarters at the castle, the cheeky countess had a bit of fun and slipped into her father's uniform. As Cadet Anton, she went along on maneuvers and drove her commander, First Lieutenant Pacher, to despair with her lack of discipline. But when Pacher noticed what an enchanting creature was hiding behind the cadet uniform, his heart was smitten...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 547 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Willi Forst
- Adrian HovenOberleutnant Pacher
- Erika RembergAntonia, ihre Tochter
- Judith HolzmeisterGräfin Valerie Hardberg
- Gunther PhilippLeutnant der Reserve Otto Schatz
- Rudolf ForsterGraf Leopold Hardberg
- Attila HörbigerOberst Weignant
- Oskar SimaOberjäger Kriegler
- Lotte LedlMirl
- Senta WengrafHelga von Metzler
- Carl BosseMajor von Furthof