The Black Hussar
Seen it?1932 | 90 min | Drama, Romance, Adventure, History, Music
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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
- Made for romantics, adventure fans and history buffs. If you loved Notorious or The Count of Monte Cristo, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1932: an older pace and style.
In 1812, during the French period, large parts of Germany are occupied by the troops of Napoleon. Several paramilitary Freikorps units battle the French forces, among them the Black Brunswickers led by the 'Black Duke' Frederick William of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. After the War of the Fifth Coalition, the Black Hussars are pursued by Napoleon throughout the country, but frequently take refuge with the noble-minded German people.
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 powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 923 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gerhard Lamprecht
- Conrad VeidtCaptain Hansgeorg von Hochberg
- Mady ChristiansMarie Luise
- Ursula GrableyBrigitte
- Wolf Albach-RettyLeutnant Aribert von Blome
- Otto WallburgLe Gouverneur Darmont
- Günther HadankLe Capitain Fachon
- Gregori ChmaraFürst Potovski
- Franz SteinThe Spy at the Inn
- Bernhard GoetzkeDuke Friedrich Wilhelm von Braunschweig
- Fritz GreinerCorporal of the Pursuit Party